Karababa, 17th-century Ottoman fortress in Chalkis, Greece
The fortress extends across Fourka hill with multiple defensive towers, ramparts, and an interior church overlooking the Strait of Evripos and Chalkis town.
Venetian deserter Gerolimo Galopo designed this Ottoman defensive structure in 1684, incorporating European architectural elements to protect Chalkis from Venetian attacks.
The fortress exhibits a combination of Ottoman military requirements and Venetian architectural influences, represented in its construction techniques and defensive features.
Visitors can explore the preserved sections of walls, examine two 19th-century Russian cannons, and access the fortress through its southeast entrance.
The western section contains a seven-sided tower connected by a narrow vaulted corridor that functions as an intricate defensive passageway.
Location: Chalkideon Municipality
Inception: 1684
Address: Νικηταρά, Ξηρόβρυση 341 00, Ελλάδα
GPS coordinates: 38.46519,23.58446
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:21
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