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Bourtzi
A small Venetian castle on an islet in the harbor, lit up at night, once the home of the town's executioners.
- Open
- Seen from the harbor; boats go out in summer
- Price
- Free; paid for boats
- Time Needed
- 30 minutes
- Address
- Nafplio harbor, 211 00 NafplioDirections
- Getting There
- Boats from the harbor quay.
Why Go
The castle was built in 1473 to guard the harbor entrance. Later it housed the executioners, who weren't welcome in town, and briefly a hotel. Boats circle it from the harbor.
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