Koules Fortress

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Koules
Κούλες
Part of the fortifications of Heraklion
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
The Koules fortress
Map of Candia (modern Heraklion) with Koules circled
Coordinates	35°20′40.7″N 25°8′12.66″E / 35.344639°N 25.1368500°E / 35.344639; 25.1368500
Type	Fort
Area	3,600 m2 (39,000 sq ft)
Site information
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Intact
Website	koules.efah.gr
Site history
Built	1523–1540
Built by	Republic of Venice
Battles/wars	Siege of Candia

The Koules (Greek: Κούλες) or Castello a Mare ("Fort on the Sea" in Italian) is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.