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Venetian Castle of Emporio Καστέλι Εμπορίου Θηρας, Οι, Emporio 847 03, Greece Last Updated: 05/24/2025 |
| Emporio castle is one of the five Venetian castles on the island of Santorini. Its main purpose was to provide security for the town’s inhabitants during the frequent pirate raids of the time. Nearby, there is another fortification, the Goulas Tower, once connected to the castle by a secret tunnel. | |
| Emporio Castle on Santorini is located about 10 km from the island’s capital, Fira. It is a historical centre of the island’s trade, and as a result, it was once a greedy morsel for thieves and invaders. Inside the castle there are many historic buildings, including: - Church of Panagia Mesiani with ornate 16th century bell tower and ornate wooden iconostasis from 1883 - The small church of St. Theodosia located right at the entrance of the castle (all five Venetian castles on Santorini had churches of St. Theodosia), The castle actually forms a fortification that covers most of the historic centre of the village, and the tour itself is made by walking through narrow and winding streets that form a kind of labyrinth. | |
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Agios Nikolaos Castle Place » Historical Place Perched high on a cliff in the village of Oia, this 15th-century Venetian fortress offers not only a glance at the rich history of the island but also some of the most breathtaking views in all of Santorini. The Venetians built the Castle of Oia in the early 1500s as a strategic defense against pirate invasions. 94 views 💖 1 👍 0Oia 847 02, Greece |
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Santorini Place » City Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the Greek mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago. It has an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 sq mi) and a 2011 census population of 15,550. 705 views 💖 18 👍 0Greece |