The castle, which is located at a 1000 ft high steep cliff along the northwest coast of the Corfu Island and proximate to Palaiokastritsa is called as the Angelokastro. It is one of the most significant monuments of its kind and is made out of byzantine stone. As it sits at a very prominent location and lures a huge number of tourists through out the year.
Angelokastro was built in a purpose to protect the residents from external aggression of the pirates and other invaders. It had played a protagonist protecting the lives of the inhabitants of the Corfu Island from different sieges, attack by the Venetians and infiltration of the pirates. It was a safe heaven for the peasants who took shelter here and also fought battles from this fortified castle.
The Angelokastro castle along with the Gardiki and Kassiopi (located at the northwest and northest) forms a triangle which protects a lion’s share of the island. It came under the rule of Venetians in 1386, after desertion of the Angevins.
Several centuries-old, Angelokastro castle is presumed to be built in 1272 during governance of Michael Momnenos and Michael II Komneos. There has been no any strong evidence which favors the exact period of its building.
It is present at a very identifiable location and connected with a good road network. Rental car is one of the best way which is largely recommended to reach anywhere in the Corfu island comfortably. Tourists can reach near the Angelokastro castle hiring suitable cars.
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