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Castel di Beto (Melesses Fort)
Forts & Castles · Heraklion Prefecture

Castel di Beto (Melesses Fort)

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3.5
century
km · Heraklion
17
Heraklion
Castel di Beto (Melesses Fort) 2
Rare

Venetian fountain from 1594

20 nearbyChurch of Saint Anthony at Meleses, Neraidospilios Cave at Astritsi, Church of Saint Ambrose at Kalloni

Ler a história

The fortress Castel di Beto was located east of the village Meleses and was only accessible from its west side, as the east side is protected by a deep gorge. On the top of the hill, there are still ruins of the 0.65m wide wall and remains of a tower, the church of Panagia , a tank, a church, several other buildings and houses.

Moreover, nearby there is a Venetian fountain dating in 1594.

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