Fort of Laskara
Fort of Laskara is a ruins in Epirus, Northern Greece. Fort of Laskara is situated nearby to Pogonitsa Lagoon, as well as near the village Agios Thomas.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Ruins
- Description: Ottoman fortification to defend the entrance of Preveza, Amvrakikos Bay
- Also known as: “Fort of Lascara, Preveza” and “Lascara Fort, Preveza”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Agios Thomas and Aktio.
Agios Thomas
Village
Agios Thomas is a coastal settlement at the southernmost tip of the prefecture of Preveza in Greece. It is approximately 6 km and is set in an agricultural area, but also has a busy harbour. Agios Thomas is situated 3½ km northwest of Fort of Laskara.
Aktio
Hamlet
Photo: Spiros Baracos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Aktio is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km southwest of Fort of Laskara.
Preveza
Photo: Harrygouvas, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Preveza is a town in Epirus with a charming location, a beautiful promenade, some remarkable fortifications, and the harbour.
Fort of Laskara
- Categories: fort, castle, building, and historic site
- Location: Epirus, Northern Greece, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
38.9597° or 38° 57′ 35″ northLongitude
20.82246° or 20° 49′ 21″ eastInception
1860Open location code
8GC2XR5C+VXOpenStreetMap ID
way 352072927OpenStreetMap feature
building=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q20054116
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Fort of Laskara” goes by many names.
- French: “Forteresse de Lascara”
- French: “Lascara fort, Preveza”
- German: “Festung Laskara”
- Greek: “Κάστρο Λασκάρας”
- Greek: “Κούλια”
- Greek: “Φρούριο Λασκάρας Πρέβεζας”
- Greek: “Φρούριο Λασκάρας”
- Italian: “Fortezza di Lascara”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Fort of Laskara and Pogonitsa Lagoon.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Plaz Panagia and Ποτοποιία Ευαγγέλου.
Epirus: Must-Visit Destinations
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