The Guora Gate and the busy shopping area of Rethimnon
The Venetian fortifications in Rethimnon
were not adequate and were destroyed several times by pirates. Inside Rethimnon, however, was the Fortezza, a solidly-built fort on a hill. The city fell to the Turks in November 1646. Today the Fortezza is well-preserved, while the fortifications around the city have almost disappeared.
were not adequate and were destroyed several times by pirates. Inside Rethimnon, however, was the Fortezza, a solidly-built fort on a hill. The city fell to the Turks in November 1646. Today the Fortezza is well-preserved, while the fortifications around the city have almost disappeared.Photos of The Fortifications of Rethimnon:
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