St. George's Castle, Ottoman fortress in Preveza, Greece
St. George's Castle features high polygonal bastions and walls set at angles to deflect artillery, following military architecture standards from 1807.
French engineer Frederic François Guillaume de Vaudoncourt designed this fortress during the rule of Ali Pasha of Ioannina between 1806 and 1820.
The fortress represents Ottoman military engineering, incorporating French architectural expertise and Greek construction knowledge through local stonemasons and workers.
Located at the western entrance of Preveza near Kyani Akti beach, the fortress remains closed to public access despite its free admission status.
The fortress changed names from Yeni Kale to Hizir Kalesi around 1815 when another castle took the 'new castle' designation in the region.
Location: Municipality of Preveza
Inception: 1807
GPS coordinates: 38.94934,20.75045
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:37
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