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Santorini Kasteli Castle: The Kasteli Castle of Santorini Cyclades, Greece

 

 

Santorini Kasteli Castle
Kasteli Castle in Santorini: Kasteli castle is nothing but a splendid Venetian Castle of Santorini which is ideally located in the picturesque village of Pyrgos.

This village is in close proximity to the capital city of Fira. In fact, the village of Pyrgos is the highest spot of the island. The houses are arranged amphitheatrically surrounding the remains of the Venetian castle (today known as "Kasteli") offering a magnificent view.

At the highest point of the island and only 8km from Fira, is situated Pyrgos. The impregnable Kasteli Castle used to be a fortress during the medieval era. It is conspicuous by its marvelous architectural grandeur.
 

The location of the castle too is great and is positioned in the center of the village, which is surprising indeed. Normally castles and forts are built on the outer peripheries of towns and villages. But the Kasteli Castle seems to be an exception.
 
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