Fodele, Malevizi, Herakleion,Crete
Koules Fodele at Koprokefala
or Koules Fodele at Kelia
| Location: |
| On a hill south of Fodele in Heracleion region in Crete |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Crete Herakleion | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Malevizi • Fodele | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 175 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1867 or shortly after | VENETIAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Small Fort |
Rather Poor
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A rather small fortress of the Ottoman period at the location Koprokefalas atop a hill south of Fodele.
Its purpose was to control the bay of Fodele and the road to the village. It was built in the 19th century like most of this type of forts in Crete.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2015 |
Sources
- Website FODELE - The Fodele Towers (kouledes)
- Information sent by Mr. Ioannis Dedes
- Website Cretan Beaches - Κουλές στα Κελιά Φόδελε
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| Entrance: |
| Free access |