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Koules, which meaning stronghold in Turkish, is the name given to Heraklion’s Venetian Castle. It is a gigantic fortification that encircles the harbor of Heraklion in Crete. The Koules Castle is a two-story fortress that used to guard the entrance to the port. The fortress was erected by the Venetians when they conquered the town in the early 13th century. Read more…