Bourtzi Castle
The water castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλι, Kasteli) is a Venetian[2] castle located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio.
| Bourtzi | |
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Μπούρτζι | |
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| Former names | Καστέλλι (Kastelli), Πασσάζ (Passaz) |
| Etymology | Μπούρτζι < برج - burc meaning tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Architectural style | Renaissance architecture[1] |
| Town or city | Nafplio |
| Country |  Greece |
| Coordinates | |
| Elevation | 0 |
| Groundbreaking | 1473 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Antonio Gambello |
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External links
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