Bourtzi Castle
Bourtzi | |
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Μπούρτζι | |
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Former names | Καστέλλι (Kastelli), Πασσάζ (Passaz) |
Etymology | Μπούρτζι < برج - burc meaning tower |
General information | |
Type | Castle |
Architectural style | Renaissance architecture[1] |
Town or city |
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Coordinates | Coordinates: 37°34′11″N 22°47′25″E / 37.56972°N 22.79028°E |
Elevation | 0 |
Groundbreaking | 1473 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Antonio Gambello |
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.
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