Nafpaktos Castle, Medieval fortress in Nafpaktos, Greece
The fortress extends from a hilltop citadel down to the sea with five defensive walls and two piers that follow the natural landscape.
The castle originated in ancient times, serving as a naval station for Athens during the Peloponnesian War before passing through Venetian and Ottoman control.
The castle structure incorporates architectural elements from multiple periods, including Byzantine defensive walls, Venetian gates, and Ottoman modifications from later centuries.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds through a network of paths that connect the lower city to the upper sections and the Prophet Elias chapel.
The fortress contains the Vesir Mosque and includes a horseshoe-shaped bastion called Ntapia Tsaous, designed specifically for large firearm deployment.
Location: Nafpaktia Municipality
GPS coordinates: 38.39633,21.82486
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:14
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