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Forteresse Rocca a Mare
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Despina
July 30, 2020
Koules is the name of the sea fortress built by the Venetians in Heraklion. It is located at the entrance of the Venetian port, in order to protect the port of Heraklion and together with the Castle of Paleokastro the bay of Ammoudara from the invasions and landings of other conquerors. It is also known as Castello del Molo, Rocca a Mare, Castello a Mare, Castilla di Candia or formerly Castel di Candia. Koules est le nom de la forteresse maritime construite par les Vénitiens à Héraklion. Il est situé à l'entrée du port vénitien, afin de protéger le port d'Héraklion et avec le château de Paleokastro la baie d'Ammoudara des invasions et des débarquements d'autres conquérants. Il est également connu sous le nom de Castello del Molo, Rocca a Mare, Castello a Mare, Castilla di Candia ou anciennement Castel di Candia.
Koules is the name of the sea fortress built by the Venetians in Heraklion. It is located at the entrance of the Venetian port, in order to protect the port of Heraklion and together with the Castle of Paleokastro the bay of Ammoudara from the invasions and landings of other conquerors. It is also…
Ειρήνη
September 30, 2022
Rocca a Mare known among Cretans as Koules is the landmark of Heraklion city. A very loved part of our city where locals and visitors love going for long summer walks. It is located very close to the port and it can be a nice spot to start wandering around Heraklion city centre. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today. The fortress is visitable and offers a nice view of the port and city. Ticket prices: 4 euro, Reduced 2 euro link ACCESS: The Museum is situated at the Venetian harbor, ΝW pier, Entrance from "18 Agglon" square Disabilities: a wheelchair is required to use the lift to the upper floor - priority entrance - book your visit
Rocca a Mare known among Cretans as Koules is the landmark of Heraklion city. A very loved part of our city where locals and visitors love going for long summer walks. It is located very close to the port and it can be a nice spot to start wandering around Heraklion city centre. It was built by t…
Mara
July 29, 2022
Nice for walk around . There are many restaurants next to the fortress and the road 25th August which is the begging of down town center.
Evi
June 17, 2022
Iraklio's main landmarkis this squat and square 16th century fortress, which was called Rocca al Mare under the Venetians. It helped keep the Turks out for 21 years and later became a Turkish prison for Cretan rebels. Three walls sport marble reliefs of Venice's symbol: the winged Lion of St Mark.
Lida
October 5, 2021
Venetian fortress dating from the early 16th century
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