Lower western fort Agia Roumeli
📷 source:
This Venetian fortification stands sentinel at the western entrance of Agia Roumeli, guarding the strategic mouth of the Samaria Gorge where it meets the Libyan Sea. Built during the medieval Venetian occupation of Crete, the fortress exemplifies the defensive architecture designed to protect trade routes and settlements from corsair raids. Today, its weathered stone walls tell the story of centuries past, offering visitors a tangible connection to the region's complex maritime history.
📷 Street-level imagery
© Mapillary, CC-BY-SA
FAQ
Where is Lower western fort Agia Roumeli?
Lower western fort Agia Roumeli is located in Αγία Ρουμέλη, Π.Ε. Χανίων, Greece. Coordinates: 35.23379, 23.96042.
What kind of place is Lower western fort Agia Roumeli?
This Venetian fortification stands sentinel at the western entrance of Agia Roumeli, guarding the strategic mouth of the Samaria Gorge where it meets the Libyan Sea. Built during the medieval Venetian occupation of Crete, the fortress exemp
How do I get to Lower western fort Agia Roumeli?
You can navigate to Lower western fort Agia Roumeli via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.23379, 23.96042.
Nearby
- 🏰 Fortress of Agia Roumeli 0.0 km
- 🏖️ Agias Roumelis Beach 0.5 km
- 🏰 Upper western fort Agia Roumeli 0.6 km
- ⛪ Agia Paraskevi 1.0 km
- 🏰 Koules Angelokambi 1.1 km
- 🏰 Upper eastern fort Agia Roumeli 1.4 km