Nafplio, Nafplion, Argolis,Peloponnese
Bourtzi
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Bourtzi with lights
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General view
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Aerial view
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Bourtzi and Nafplio from Palamidi (Aug 2023)
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Another view from Nafplio
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Oil painting by Karl von Heideck, 1837
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Inside Bourtzi
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Inside Bourtzi-stairs to the keep
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Inside Bourtzi-view from the keep
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Inside Bourtzi-view from the keep
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Bourtzi as seen from its little port
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Bourtzi from the sea
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Bourtzi - air view
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Bourtzi from the north peer
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Bourtzi - air view, 2023
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Bourtzi view from Palamidi (Aug 2023)
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night view (Aug 2023)
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Bourtzi from the sea
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| Location: |
| Bourtzi islet at the port of Nafplion |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Peloponnese Argolis | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Nafplion • Nafplio | |
| Altitude: | |
| Zero Altitude |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1473 | VENETIAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Coastal Fortress |
Good
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A small island at the entrance of the port of Nafplio which is fully covered by a venetian castle from which it took its name.
History
The castle of Bourtzi ιs located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea. The Greeks regained it from the Turks on June 18, 1822, from where they assisted in the siege of Nafplio. Until 1865 it served as a fortress. It was then transformed into residence of the executioners of convicts from the castle of Palamidi. From 1930 to 1970, it served as a hotel. Since then, it is mainly a tourist attraction hosting occasionally parts of the Summer Music Festival.
Current Condition
It is a beautiful castle and appears to to be in good condition
| First entry in Kastrologos: | July 2012 | Last addition of photo/video: | August 2023 |
Sources
- Video by the user haanity titled SJ5000 plus Drone Flight to Sea Fortress Walkera QR X350 PRO, Nafplio
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| Easy access from the city of Nafplio. |
| Entrance: |
| Visits are possible with small boats from the Nafplio port with a 4€ fare (2015) |
