Heraklion Fortress Koule

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The Koules (Greek: Κουλές, from Turkish: Kule, "Tower, Fort"), originally known as Rocca a Mare or Castello a Mare, is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Leof. Nearchou 10, Iraklio 713 06, Greece
Photo credit: © Antonis Androulakis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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