Assos Castle, Venetian fortification on Cephalonia island, Greece
The fortress walls extend 2000 meters in length and encompass 44,000 square meters of land atop a 170-meter-high rocky hill overlooking Agia Kyriaki bay.
Venetian architect Marino Gentillini designed and built this fortress between 1593 and 1596 to protect the region from pirates and Turkish invasions.
The castle entrance features the Lion of Saint Mark, while the interior contains remains of a Catholic church and the former residence of the Venetian High Commissioner.
Visitors can access the castle through two gates daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with Saturday hours ending at 16:00, using either a paved sidewalk or an olive tree trail.
The fortress operated as an inescapable prison after 1920, situated 155 meters above sea level, later becoming a detention center for political prisoners following World War II.
GPS coordinates: 38.38199,20.53307
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:06
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