Koules Fortress
| Koules | |
|---|---|
Κούλες | |
| Part of the fortifications of Heraklion | |
| Heraklion, Crete, Greece | |
The Koules fortress | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Owner | Hellenic Ministry of Culture |
| Controlled by |
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| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Website | koules |
| Location | |
| Map of Candia (modern Heraklion) with Koules circled | |
| Coordinates | 35°20′40.7″N 25°8′12.66″E / 35.344639°N 25.1368500°E |
| Area | 3,600 m2 (39,000 sq ft) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1523–1540 |
| Built by | Republic of Venice |
| In use | 1580–20th century |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Candia |
| Events | Cretan War (1645–1669) |
The Koules (Greek: Κούλες) or Castello a Mare ("Fort on the Sea" in Italian) is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.