The Castle of Methoni is one of the most important and the most beautiful castles in Greece. It was built by the Venetians after 1209 at a strategic location, on a rock penetrating the sea and is separated from the land by an artificial moat.
Nowadays, the fortress, even though in ruins, continue to be impressive. The Castle occupies the whole area of the cape and the southwestern coast to the small islet that has also ben fortified. Its north octagonal tower and is protected by the sea on its three sides. Its north part, the one that looks to land, is covered by a heavily fortified acropolis.
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