Catalog 2012-08 Mediterranean Cruise |
 Scenes at Corfu - The Old Fortress
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Scenes at Corfu - The Old Fortress
Photo Date 27/8/12 11:26:09 AM Mediterranean Cruise - Corfu, Greece 27 August 2012 The Old Fortress dates from the 6th century A.D. Until the 13th century A.D the entire town of Corfu lay within the fortifications of this ancient fort. During the 15th century, Venetians took siege of the place and renovated it by constructing walls and bastions around it. The bastions built by the Venetians were considered as masterpieces of military engineering. |
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© 2012 Gordon Greeniaus |
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Catalog Created: 27/12/12 1:53 AM |
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