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NEW FORTRESS

NEW FORTRESS
The New Fortress is found on the hill of Agios Markos and it protected the city from the west side. It has a wonderful view to the old port. The New Fortress was built between 1572 and 1645 by the Venetians. The fortification works were completed by both French and British.
Its official name is Fortress of Saint Mark, however is knowner as New Fortress. It constituted by two twin bastions and is considered a architectural marvel.
Especially impressive architectural characteristics of the castle are the two gates that are saved in a very good situation and bring even today the emblem of Galinotatis (the winged lion of Saint Mark).
This historical monuments played an immense role during the World War II. Then, its archways were used as shelters.

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NEW FORTRESS IMAGE GALLERY

NEW FORTRESS - New Fortress is found in the hill of Saint Mark and it protected the city from the western side, while it has view and to the old harbour.

NEW FORTRESS - The New Fortress was built between 1572 and 1645.

NEW FORTRESS - A characteristic archway into the Fortress.

FORTRESS - A part of the powerful fortifications of the castle.

FORTRESS - The New Fortress as it seems from the old port of Corfu.

NEW FORTRESS - In front of the New Fortress there is a beautiful public park.

NEW FORTRESS - The new Fortress built by the Venetians but its its fortification works were completed by both the French and the British.

NEW FORTRESS - The castle played an important defensive role in the history of the city.

NEW FORTRESS - During the War World II, the fortress was used by the residents for shelter.

NEW FORTRESS - In the walls of the castle exist incorporated sculptures and Venetian blazons.

NEW FORTRESS - It is constituted from two big, twin bastions and is considered masterpiece of military architecture.