Castle of Arta

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Castle of Arta

The castle of Arta was built in the 13ο Century by the Comninos family, the lords of the Despotate of Epirus, which had its capital in Arta. It was built on top of the walls of an ancient city, Ambracia, with later additions during the time of Turkish occupation. in front, the clock tower erected in 1875.

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