Castle of Koroni, Medieval fortress in Koroni, Greece
The Castle of Koroni extends across 62,000 square meters with a triangular layout and 1,200-meter perimeter walls overlooking the Gulf of Messinia.
The Venetians gained control of the fortress in 1209 when Geoffroi de Villehardouin formally transferred the ownership, leading to substantial reconstruction efforts.
The fortress grounds contain the nunnery of Timios Prodromos and several residential structures where local families maintain their homes within the ancient walls.
Visitors can enter through three gates, including one main entrance and two smaller access points that lead to different sections of the fortification.
From 1966 to 1989, the area near the castle served as a launching site for sounding rockets, with the first launch coinciding with research on a solar eclipse.
Location: Municipality of Pylos-Nestor
Location: Koroni Municipal Unit
Location: Community of Koroni
GPS coordinates: 36.79556,21.96222
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:01
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