ABSTRACT
If we were to regard the urban space as a carrier of meanings and symbols, it is clear that its organization is interwoven with respective formation of social relations. Thus, city space is by definition organised in a manner corresponding to the needs of the occasional governing bodies and social forces that aim at leaving theirs imprints so as to be established through it as well as to legitimize their existence. These general principles raise the question of how space was organised in Greek cities during the last centuries of their Byzantine existence. It should be noted here that the research of late Byzantine cities is confronted with, sometimes insurmountable, difficulties. Modern architectural theory, which defines urban space by means of existing centers, routes, and quarters can be used as guiding thread in “exploring” a city. By all means, the concept of city contains its residents’ ability to communicate.
