Parga Castle
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The Parga Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Πάργας) is a medieval hilltop[1] citadel complex in the town of Parga, Epirus, Greece. Located on the top of a hill overlooking the town, it has been an important landmark since the 15th century due in part to the strong fortifications used to protect the town from invasions from land and sea.
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Parga Castle | |
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Κάστρο Πάργας | |
Parga, Epirus | |
Coordinates | 39.282999°N 20.397485°E / 39.282999; 20.397485 |
Type | hilltop[1] citadel |
Site information | |
Owner | Greek Ministry of Culture |
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Open to the public | Yes[1] |
Condition | Ruin |
Site history | |
Built | Before 1390, 1808 (final stage) |
Materials | hewn stone (ashlar) |
Demolished | 1537 (rebuilt later) |
Battles/wars | Ottoman siege (1452) |
Events | Castle destroyed (1537) |
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