Bochali

The Venetian Castle of Zakynthos on Bochali Hill

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The Venetian Castle of Zakynthos on Bochali Hill

The castle of Zakynthos is the ruined Venetian fortress on the pine-clad hill of Bochali, high above the island’s capital. Its long walls and stone gates ring the flat top of the hill. Inside stand the traces of an old town, churches and barracks, now shaded by pines. The fortress guarded the harbour and the … Read more

Bochali: The Castle Hill Above Zakynthos Town

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Bochali: The Castle Hill Above Zakynthos Town

Bochali rises above the rooftops of Zakynthos Town like a balcony of green pine and old stone. This leafy neighbourhood crowns the hill with the ruined Venetian fortress locals call the Kastro. The walled stronghold was the island’s old capital before the town spread down to the shore. Steps wind up from the streets below, … Read more