Fortress in Kavala

Kavala Fortress

A Byzantine and Ottoman citadel on the Panagia peninsula with sweeping views over the harbour and the Aegean. Entry is free and the fortress hosts open-air events in summer.

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Address
Καψάλη, 653 01 Kavala
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