Bourtzi

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Bourtzi Castle, Nafplion
Bourtzi Castle, Nafplion
Bourtzi Castle at sunset
Bourtzi Castle at sunset

The castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι) is located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea. The Greeks regained it from the Turks on June 18, 1822, from where they assisted in the siege of Nafplio. Until 1865 it served as a fortress. It was then transformed into residence of the executioners of convicts from the castle Palamidi. From 1930 to 1970 served as a hotel. Since then it is mainly a tourist attraction hosting occasionally parts of the Summer Music Festival.

See also 'Bourtzi' in Skiathos, Greece

Coordinates: 37°34′11″N 22°47′25″E / 37.56972, 22.79028

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