Castle of Methoni | Land and sea | Messene

A fairy tale ambience is widespread at the Methoni castle. On a land of 9.3 hectares a city made of stone and walls expands and at its edge is Bourtzi tower. It was built in 1209 by the Venetians and its heyday dates to the period of the first Venetian rule (13th and 15th century). But time is not of essence here. On the contrary, time is eradicated and the castle seems that it has been here forever. It looks unwavering by time, by the sea, by its conquerors. It passes from hand to hand and wasn't occupied by the Greeks during their revolt. In 1825 it became a fortress of the Ottoman Turks when Ibrahim landed at the port and settled inside the castle.