Agia Roumeli, Sfakia, Chania,Crete
Fortress of Agia Roumeli
| Location: |
| On a hill west of Agia Roumeli, at the exit of Samaria Gorge, at the south coast of Crete |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Crete Chania | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Sfakia • Agia Roumeli | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 190 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1869 | OTTOMAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Small Fort |
Not Good
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A Turkish fortress of the 19th century on a hill above the village of Agia Roumeli and the south exit of the gorge of Samaria in Crete.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2012 |
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| The fortress is on a hill above Agia Roumeli, at the south end of the Samaria gorge. You need to walk for about 1 hour to reach the fort. |
| Entrance: |
| Free but difficult access |
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