Gramvousa Fortress
Gramvousa Fortress is a castle in Chania, Chania, Crete. Gramvousa Fortress is situated nearby to the ruins Cistern, as well as near Watchtower of the flag.Photo: Destinygreece, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Castle
- Description: fortress in Greece
- Also known as: “Firka Fortress”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Yiali Tzami and Kydonia.
Yiali Tzami
The Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque, also known as the Yalı Mosque, is a former mosque located in Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. Built in 1645 during the Ottoman era, the former mosque was abandoned in 1923, and subsequently repurposed as an exhibition center. Yiali Tzami is situated 260 metres southeast of Gramvousa Fortress.
Kydonia
Archaeological site
Kydonia, also known as Cydonia was an ancient city located at the site of present-day Chania near the west end of the island of Crete in Greece. The city is known from archaeological remains dating back to the Minoan era as well as literary and historical sources. Kydonia is situated 390 metres east of Gramvousa Fortress.
Etz Hayyim Synagogue
Synagogue
Photo: Nikater, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Chania on the island of Crete, in Greece. Constructed as a church, the building was converted into a synagogue in the 17th century. Etz Hayyim Synagogue is situated 340 metres south of Gramvousa Fortress.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mournies and Perivolia.
Mournies
Village
Mournies is a village in Crete, in the regional unit of Chania. Between 1997 and 2010, it was the seat of the former municipality of Eleftherios Venizelos. Mournies is famous for being the place of birth of the statesman Eleftherios Venizelos. Mournies is situated 4 km south of Gramvousa Fortress.
Perivolia
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Perivolia is a village, which is situated 4½ km southwest of Gramvousa Fortress.
Agioi Apostoloi
Neighborhood
Agioi Apostoloi is a waterfront village, named after a small church called Agioi Apostoloi, situated in Crete and it is famous for its coves. Found only 4 km from the centre of Chania on the island of Crete, it is known for its small protected woods, for a summer beach volleyball competition, and as a favourite beach for winter swimmers. Agioi Apostoloi is situated 4½ km west of Gramvousa Fortress.
Gramvousa Fortress
- Categories: fortress, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Chania, Chania, Crete, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
35.51867° or 35° 31′ 7″ northLongitude
24.01545° or 24° 0′ 56″ eastInception
1620Open location code
8G76G298+F5OpenStreetMap ID
way 1069616183OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q38279797
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In Other Languages
From German to Turkish—“Gramvousa Fortress” goes by many names.
- German: “Firka Burg”
- Greek: “Προμαχώνας του San Salvatore”
- Greek: “Φρούριο Φιρκά”
- Turkish: “Firka Kalesi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cistern and Watchtower of the flag.
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