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Kalés Fort
Doporučuje 24 místních,
Tipy místních
Corina
August 8, 2018
South along the waterfront, the crenellated Venetian fort was built in the 13th century to protect the harbour, and in 1626 by Francesco Morosini. Climb up to the ramparts and the single tower for grand views of the bay and the mountains.
Thanasis
January 12, 2022
The fort Kales in Ierapetra was built by the Venetians in the 13th century AD, to protect the town of Ierapetra from its enemies. In 1508 it was destroyed by an earthquake and the Ottoman raids. The damage was not repaired, perhaps because it was very serious and there was no funding. When the town of Ierapetra was occupied by the Turks in 1647, the fortress was repaired and used for the defense of the town. The name Kales comes from that period, since it comes from the Turkish word "kule", which means tower. All these years Kales dominates the entrance to the old harbor of Ierapetra, witnessing the history of the city. Today you can visit the castle and watch the cultural events organized by the local municipality.
The fort Kales in Ierapetra was built by the Venetians in the 13th century AD, to protect the town of Ierapetra from its enemies. In 1508 it was destroyed by an earthquake and the Ottoman raids. The damage was not repaired, perhaps because it was very serious and there was no funding. When the town…
Anne
December 2, 2021
This dates to the Venetian period on Crete and worth a stroll
Eirini
September 11, 2018
The Fortress of Kales Ierapetra is located at the entrance of the city port and it is the only surviving fort in the south urban center in the south coast of Crete. Dating back to the early Venetian 13th-15th century and belongs to the type of rectangular fortifications. During the Turkish occupation, the fortress held extensive repairs, that amended the outside and inside. Today is an archaeological site.
The Fortress of Kales Ierapetra is located at the entrance of the city port and it is the only surviving fort in the south urban center in the south coast of Crete. Dating back to the early Venetian 13th-15th century and belongs to the type of rectangular fortifications. During the Turkish occupati…
Simon
September 20, 2021
A largely intact 14th century Venetian fort in ierapetra, well worth a visit.
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