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The Great Koules in Iraklio

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The Koules and the inner harbour, Iraklion
The Koules and the inner harbour, Iraklion
The Rocca al Mare or Great Koules protected the harbour of Iraklion. An impressive two-storey fortress, the Koules stored foodstuffs and military supplies as well as being an officers' quarters and a prison. The Genoese built it in 1303 and it was rebuilt in 1523 (inscription over northern gate), after its destruction in an earthquake. The impressive fort has three relief carvings of the Lion of St. Mark, the one to seaward being the best preserved. The second storey is an outdoor theatre during the summer months.

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The north face of the Koules, IraklionThe north face of the Koules, IraklionThe main entrance to the fort, IraklionThe main entrance to the fort, IraklionThe Venetian fort and the harbour entrance, IraklionThe Venetian fort and the harbour entrance, IraklionThe Koules in IraklionThe Koules in IraklionThe Venetian fortress - Koules, in Iraklion harbourThe Venetian fortress - Koules, in Iraklion harbourThe Koules and the inner harbour, IraklionThe Koules and the inner harbour, Iraklion
 
Visit the area of the sight: Heraklion
Synonyms and related links Iraklion :
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