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Stamni Tower
Forts & Castles · Heraklion Prefecture

Stamni Tower

Rating
3.6
km · Heraklion
12
on foot
3'
Heraklion
Stamni Tower 2
Rare

Winepresses in courtyard

20 nearbyChurch of Christ the Savior at Stamni, Church of Saint Vlassios at Stamni, Saint Anthony church at Episkopi

Ler a história

A Venetian Tower was built at Stamni village, with two floors and embrasures on the second floor. It is in very good condition and is used as a residence.

Probably it was private and belonged to a feudal lord of the region, as this is evidenced by the fact that there are winepresses in the courtyard. On some documents, we know the names of some Venetian families who were related to Stamni ( Burgugroni , Galbo , etc.), but its unsure to whom the building belonged.

The Ottomans should have used the tower, as seen by some repairing works on it.

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