Spinalonga - Lasithi
Point for More
In 1578 the Venetians charged the engineer Genese Bressani to plan the island's fortifications. He created blockhouses at the highest points of the northern and southern side of the island, as well as a fortification ring along the coast that closed out any hostile disembarkation. In 1715, the Ottoman Turks captured Spinalonga taking over the last remaining Venetian fortress and removing the last trace of Venetian military presence from the island of Crete.
Direction
Casarma Castle - Lasithi
Point for More
The fortress known today as "Kazarma" (Casa di arma), is the most imposing historical monument in Sitia. It was originally a Venetian construction with major modifications during the Ottoman period. The fortress was built in the 13th century by the Venetians at the location where a Byzantine city and fortification already existed. The Turks,in 1645, turned the Kazarma Fortress into a fort, making major changes to the interior of the structure. The new fort was built over the structure of the old Venetian castle.
Direction
Ierapetra Castle - Lasithi
Point for More
Τhe Venetians occupied Crete in 1212 and held it until the middle of the 17th century. The castle of Ierapetra was built to protect the port and the city some time in the 13th century by the Venetians. In 1508, it was destroyed by a strong earthquake and was not repaired fully. In 1626 the admiral Morozini made some repair works. The Ottomans captured Ierapetra in 1647 and renovated the fort
Direction
Voila Tower- Lasithi
Point for More
The ruins of an Ottoman tower built around 1740. The tower was inside the medieval settlement of Voila which today is abandoned and ruined.
Direction