Bourtzi Castle
Venetian castle and fortress in Nafplio, Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The water castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλι, Kasteli) is a Venetian[1] castle located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio.
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Bourtzi | |
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Μπούρτζι | |
Former names | Καστέλλι (Kastelli), Πασσάζ (Passaz) |
Etymology | Μπούρτζι < برج - burc meaning tower |
General information | |
Type | Castle |
Architectural style | Renaissance architecture |
Town or city | Nafplio |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37°34′11″N 22°47′25″E |
Elevation | 0 |
Groundbreaking | 1473 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Antonio Gambello |
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