Pythian Castle, Portsmouth

Name: Pythian Castle
Address: Portsmouth, United States

#28 among attractions in Portsmouth

Interesting neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture

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The Pythian Castle is a historic 3-story brick and stone Knights of Pythias building located at 610-612 Court Street in Portsmouth, Virginia. Built between 1897 and 1898 for the Atlantic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, it was designed by architect Edward Overman in the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. Like many multistory urban fraternal buildings built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its street floor was rented out for retail and office spaces while the upper floors were reserved for lodge use. In 1908 a single-story brick and stone Romanesque Revival addition was built to the north of the original building. In 1979 the Pythian Castle was sold by the knights. On October 30, 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today the ground floor is a Mexican eatery. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 36°50'1"N, 76°18'5"W

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Downtown PortsmouthPortsmouth United States

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Day trips

Pythian Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside, Nauticus.

1.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
33 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
36 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
24 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
27 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
~1760 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
9 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront.
~920 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
5 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is a compact Gothic Revival style, cruciform plan church. It is constructed of load-bearing masonry walls clad in quarry-faced granite. The church was designed by John Peebles in 1897, and dedicated in 1905.
0.9 miN
Park, Monuments and statues
Town Point Park, Norfolk
24 min walk • Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations.
~740 ftN
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
4 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, was built between 1876 and 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The monument is a 35-foot obelisk of North Carolina granite. It is located at the town square of Portsmouth, on Court Street at the corner of High Street.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
34 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
~600 ftN
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Cinema
Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth
3 min walk • Commodore Theatre is an historic movie theater located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built in 1945, and is an Art Deco style, 1,000-seat theater building.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Wells Theatre, Norfolk
32 min walk • The Wells Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. It has housed the Virginia Stage Company since 1979. The Wells Theatre is owned and operated by the City of Norfolk and is part of The Seven Venues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pythian Castle?

Nearby attractions include Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Portsmouth Courthouse, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Confederate Monument, Portsmouth (4 min walk).

How to get to Pythian Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pythian Castle:

Ferry

High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (8 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (12 min walk)

Light rail

MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (30 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (31 min walk)