Bourtzi Castle

Bourtzi
Μπούρτζι
Map
Former namesΚαστέλλι (Kastelli), Πασσάζ (Passaz)
EtymologyΜπούρτζι < برج - burc meaning tower
General information
TypeCastle
Architectural styleRenaissance architecture
Town or cityNafplio
Country Greece
Coordinates37°34′11″N 22°47′25″E / 37.56972°N 22.79028°E / 37.56972; 22.79028
Elevation0
Groundbreaking1473
Design and construction
Architect(s)Antonio Gambello

The water castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλι, Kasteli) is a Venetian[1] castle located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio.

  1. ^ "Bourtzi".