Chania
Castles
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FRANCOKASTELLO
Castle
Fragokastello is located in the Sfakia region, on the south coast of western Crete, 13 kilometers east of Chora Sfakion and west of Plakias. Fragokastello is a small seaside settlement with a few houses and several rooms and apartments for tourists. It is known for the Venetian castle of the same …»
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ITJEDIN FORTRESS
Castle
Izzedin Castle is located approximately 14 kilometers East of Chania near the village of Kalami. It was built by the Ottomans after the Cretan revolution of 1866, on the site of an older castle from the 17th century. In the middle of the 20th century, the castle was also used as a prison. Editor: …»
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SUDA FORTRESS
Castle
The Castle of Souda is built on the islet of Souda, directly across from the Izzedin castle. The Venetians began its construction in 1570 and as it expanded, it soon occupied almost the entire island. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»