Bourtzi Castle

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Bourtzi
Μπούρτζι
Part of Fortifications of Nafplio
Nafplio, Peloponnese, Greece
Bourtzi Castle
Site information
Type	Island castle, citadel
Owner	Greek Ministry of Culture
Controlled by	Republic of Venice 1473–1540  Ottoman Empire 1540–1685  Republic of Venice 1685–1715  Ottoman Empire 1715-1821
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Intact
Location
Bourtzi
Coordinates	37°20′28″N 22°28′21″E / 37.3411°N 22.4725°E / 37.3411; 22.4725
Site history
Built	1473
Materials	hewn stone (ashlar)

The water castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλλι, Kastelli or Πασσάζ, Passaz) is a Venetian^[1] castle located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio.