Bourtzi Castle

The water castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλι, Kasteli) is a Venetian[2] castle located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio.

Bourtzi
Μπούρτζι
Former namesΚαστέλλι (Kastelli), Πασσάζ (Passaz)
EtymologyΜπούρτζι < برج - burc meaning tower
General information
TypeCastle
Architectural styleRenaissance architecture[1]
Town or city Nafplio
Country Greece
Coordinates
Elevation0
Groundbreaking1473
Design and construction
ArchitectAntonio Gambello

See also

References

  • Media related to Bourtzi at Wikimedia Commons
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