Gardiki Castle, Corfu
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Gardiki Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Γαρδικίου) is a 13th-century Byzantine castle on the southwestern coast of Corfu and the only surviving medieval fortress on the southern part of the island.[1][2] It was built by a ruler of the Despotate of Epirus,[3] and was one of three castles which defended the island before the Venetian era (1401–1797). The three castles formed a defensive triangle, with Gardiki guarding the island's south, Kassiopi Castle the northeast and Angelokastro the northwest[4]
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Gardiki Castle | |
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Κάστρο Γαρδικίου | |
Corfu, Ionian Islands | |
Coordinates | 39.4768106°N 19.8855583°E / 39.4768106; 19.8855583 |
Type | citadel |
Site information | |
Owner | Greek Ministry of Culture |
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Preserved |
Site history | |
Built by | Byzantine Empire |
Materials | hewn stone (ashlar) |
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