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Frankish & Venetian Greece — The Medieval Castles

After the Fourth Crusade (1204), Franks and Venetians seized Greek lands, leaving imposing castles and fortified towns.
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📍 Π.Ε. Αργολίδας (1)

  1. The Venetian fortress of Palamidi above Nafplio, with 999 steps.

📍 Π.Ε. Ηλείας (1)

  1. Chlemoutsi Castle, the most important Frankish castle in the Peloponnese.

📍 Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου (1)

  1. The Venetian Koules fortress at Heraklion harbour.

📍 Π.Ε. Μεσσηνίας (1)

  1. The castle of Methoni, an iconic Venetian sea-fortress.

📍 Π.Ε. Ρόδου (1)

  1. The medieval city of Rhodes with the Palace of the Grand Master — UNESCO.