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Πύργος Βουκολιών

Μάλεμε - Παλαιόχωρας

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Πύργος Βουκολιών

The Πύργος Βουκολιών (Gramvousa Fortress) is situated in the town of Voukolies, Greece, at the address Μάλεμε - Παλαιόχωρας.

History

  • The construction of the fortress began in 1866. It was built as a tower, and its purpose was to serve as a military outpost during the Ottoman rule. However, it has been reported that the historic fortress has been destroyed.

Architecture

The Gramvousa Fortress is a non-historical "reconstruction" of the original tower. The exact architectural style of the fortress is not specified in available information.

Historical Significance and Events

The fortress was built during the Ottoman rule, which had a significant impact on the region's history.

Current Status and Use

The Gramvousa Fortress is currently in ruins, with no clear indication of its current use or maintenance.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding the heritage status of the fortress.

Visiting Information

Due to the lack of availability of information on the current state of the fortress, visiting it may not be feasible at this time.

Notable Features and Rooms

No notable features or rooms are specified in available information.

Details

NameΠύργος Βουκολιών
CityVoukolies
CountryGreece
Coordinates35.46755, 23.792593
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