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Greece, Kerkyra (Corfu), Byzantine Castle of Angelokastro on the Top of the Cliff

by Alexander Prolygin
Angelokastro (Castle of the Angel) is a Byzantine castle on the island of Corfu. It is located at the top of the highest peak of the island's northwest shoreline. It stands 305 m on a steep cliff above the sea.

The castle never fell, despite frequent sieges and attempts at conquering it through the centuries, and played a decisive role in defending the island against pirate incursions and during three sieges of Corfu by the Ottomans, significantly contributing to their defeat.
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Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

superbe ce fort sur ce piton rocheux ! **************
Belle soirée mon ami♫
10 months ago ( translate )

Falk Preusche said:

Schöne Perspektive gegen den Himmel.
10 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding capture!

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10 months ago