The small fortress of Bourji, which is connected to the Castle by an artificial stone bridge, is the favorite spot of thousands of visitors
Built on the peninsula of Agios Nikolaos, at the entrance of its port Methonisdominates it Castle of Methoniin a setting that evokes the iconic and famous Belem tower in Lisbon.
The Venetian, well-preserved Castle is indeed the most popular attraction in Messiniasince the thousands of tourists who see it are fascinated by its beauty and history.
According to the data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority, the most popular destinations in Messinia are the Castle of Methoni with 70,667 visitors, Ancient Messina with 63,456 visitors and the Castle of Pylos with 39,064 visitors.
The castle is surrounded by the sea on three sides and there is also the small fortress of Bourtzi, which is connected to it by an artificial stone bridge.
Buji is the ultimate photo spot and tourists love it as it resembles the iconic and famous Tower of Belem in Lisbon.
On the land side, the Castle had a moat without water, and a bridge, 14 arches, to access the gate.
It also had a citadel on a small hill inside the castle, walled with a double wall, other important gates of the castle were that of Agios Markos in the port.
It is unknown when the post was first fortified.
In 1205 the Frankish crusaders are said to have fortified it tentatively and in 1206 when they occupied Methoni the Venetians demolished this fortification and in 1209 when they finally took Methoni they built the current castle and the port of the then settlement.
Source :Skai
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