Fortress
Fortezza of Rethymno
🇬🇷 Greece · 16th century
The Fortezza (Greek: Φορτέτζα, romanized: Fortétza; from Italian for 'fortress') is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. By the early 20th century, many houses were built within the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings within the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and is open to the public.
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Fortezza of Rethymno ranks #1,067 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #15 of the 123 mapped in Greece. Founded 1573, it is older than 37% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 718 atlas entries founded in the 16th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 7,548 times in the last 60 days, more than 90% of the atlas. See how Greece compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Fortezza of Rethymno?
Fortezza of Rethymno stands in Greece, at 35.37215°, 24.47082°.
When was Fortezza of Rethymno built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1573. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Fortezza of Rethymno?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,067 of 7,738 worldwide, and #15 in Greece. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Fortezza of Rethymno?
Frangokastello, about 30 km away.
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