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Peter
January 31, 2026
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Kales Fortress was built by the Venetians in the 13th century AD to protect the city of Ierapetra from their enemies. It was destroyed in 1508 by an earthquake and Turkish raids. The damage was never repaired, perhaps because it was so severe and there was no funding available.
Source: ⭐ Tourist Information for the Island of Crete ⛵, Greece ⭐ - Kales Fortress near Ierapetra cretanbeaches.com
cretanbeaches.com/en/history/fortresses/fort-kales-by-Ierapetra
Source: ⭐ Tourist Information for the Island of Crete ⛵, Greece ⭐ - Kales Fortress near Ierapetra cretanbeaches.com
cretanbeaches.com/en/history/fortresses/fort-kales-by-Ierapetra
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•Peter
January 31, 2026
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When the city of Ierapetra was occupied by the Turks in 1647, the castle was repaired and used for the city's defense. The name Kales originates from this period, as it comes from the Turkish word "kule," meaning tower.
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January 31, 2026
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Kales Fortress was built by the Venetians in the 13th century AD to protect the city of Ierapetra from their enemies. It was destroyed in 1508 by an earthquake and Turkish raids. The damage was not repaired, perhaps because it was so severe and there was no funding available.
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