Agias Mavras Fort
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The Castle of Santa Maura is a fortress on the northeastern tip of the Greek island of Lefkada. The castle began as a small fortification in c. 1300 to control access to the island, before it was expanded to become a walled town and the island's capital by the early 15th century.
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The Castle of Santa Maura is a fortress on the northeastern tip of the Greek island of Lefkada. The castle began as a small fortification in c. 1300 to control access to the island, before it was expanded to become a walled town and the island's capital by the early 15th century.
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A very large and beautiful fort located at the entrance to the island. Although there are no history panels, I found valuable information from a custodian located in the building near the entrance. It is a true complex, and more recent studies have found evidence of an ancient construction, long before the construction of the Sicilian Orsini at 1300. The castle was under the control of the Venetians, the French or the Turks, as were the vicissitudes of history. Destroyed by a huge fire in 1880, it ended up being bombed by Italians in World War II. An attraction is even the castle walls, which, in their thickness, allowed the construction of a church in the fifteenth century. Un fort deosebit de mare și de frumos situat chair la intrarea pe insulă. Deși nu sunt panouri cu istoricul locației, am aflat informații prețioase de la un custode aflat în clădirea de lângă intrare. Este un adevărat complex, iar studii mai recente au găsit dovezi urme de construcție din antichitate, cu mult înaintea construcției sicilianului Orsini de la 1300. Castelul a fost sub stăpânirea venețienilor, a francezilor sau a turcilor, după cum au fost vicisitudinile istoriei. Distrus de un incendiu pe la 1880, a sfârșit prin a fi bombardat de italieni în Al Doilea Război Mondial. Un punct de atracție îl constituie chiar zidurile castelului care, în grosimea lor, au permis construirea unei biserici în secolul al XV-lea.
Jumping JackJumping Jack
30
Large historic fort on the way to Lefkada, only 2e to enter. Plenty of good views and a small museum. I went as part of an island tour so had a guide with us who explained a lot of the history and sights to see. There are a few signs around but not many and the museum is small which is a surprise as you’d expect there to be a few more bits to see with the history there. I don’t think I’d have gotten as much out of it without our guide who was with us already so that’s why it loses a star
Damien PellDamien Pell
00
We've been to a lot of fortresses in Greece. This one is very well organized. Only 3€ with the option to buy a 3-year-old information booklet about the history. Nice clean, handicap size, flushing, toilet with nice sink, running water & soap. Beautiful views of the sea & wonderful lighthouse. It was so fun to scamper around exploring the nooks and crannies.
Stephanie HarrisStephanie Harris
10
Currently being worked on with pathways created and prevention of it crumbling away which is great. Large site with great views and history. 2€ entry but day we went it was a free entry day. Would recommend a visit and to the other castle along the same road. Open from 8am to 7pm except Tuesdays.
Gregory StevensonGregory Stevenson
50
Περάσαμε ένα τέλειο απόγευμα στο κάστρο της Αγίας Μαύρας !! Κάτσαμε 1,5 ώρα και είμασταν τυχεροί διότι ήταν η μέρα της πανσέληνου του Αυγούστου και είχαν παρατείνει το ωράριο μέχρι αργά!! Αρχικά ξεκινήσαμε με την βιντεοπροβολή όπου μάθαμε ένα σωρό πληροφοριες για την ιστορία του . Έπειτα κατευθυνθήκαμε στο μουσείο που δυστυχώς ήταν κλειστό 🥲🥲( αν το επισκεφθείτε κάντε μια ερώτηση πριν για τα ωράρια) περιπλανηθήκαμε για πολύ ώρα στο χώρο θαυμάζοντας τα κελιά τις αίθουσες και την θεα!! Καταλήξαμε στην εκκλησία η οποία είναι ανακαινισμένη με το παλιό όμως καμπαναριό από πάνω! Οι τουαλέτες πεντακάθαρες και φυσικά υποδομή για άτομα ΑΜΕΑ ! Μπράβο τους!! Το κορίτσι στην έκδοση εισιτηρίων φιλικότατο και τέλος το εισιτήριο είναι στα 3€ . Τίμιο για την ιστορία που εισπράττεις !
Liana DelisLiana Delis
10
Αριστούργημα αρχιτεκτονικής της εποχής. Το κάστρο είναι τεράστιο επιβλητικό με ψηλά τοίχοι, τάφρο νερού γύρω, θάλασσα από την πίσω πλευρά με φάρο και προβλήτα. Αν σας βγάλει ο δρόμος για Λευκάδα πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να το επισκεφτείτε.
ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ MMAΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ MMA
10
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