Bourtzi Fortress

15th century1473Greece

CountryGreece

RegionNafplio

Period15th century

Year Built1473

About Bourtzi Fortress

A small castle built on a tiny island in the harbor of Nafplio. Built by the Venetians to protect the port. Later used as a residence for the executioners of the Ottoman garrison. Now a popular tourist attraction reached by boat.

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