Once the most important defensive and administrative center of the island, this huge medieval castle dates back to Byzantine times. It flourished during the long Venetian occupation of the island, and still preserves elements from that period such as the carved emblems, the imposing ramparts and the steep cobblestone streets. Situated at an...
- Kefalonia / Culture / Castles
Although built as a secondary fortress of Venetian Kefalonia, its position amid the unique beauty of the Assos peninsula makes it one of the island’s most popular and impressive sights. True enough, not much remains of the fortifications, but it isn’t really the ruins of the castle that continue to draw visitors year after year. The climb may...