The Castle of Agia Mavra (Sainta Maura) - Lefkada Greece
The Castle of Agia Mavra ( Santa Maura) is located on the Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel within close to Chora. This magnificent castle was built in the 14th century. It was built by the erstwhile rulers of Sicily with the primary goal of protecting the old town. The castle is surrounded by two lagoons, which are classed among the most significant wetlands in the Greek Islands. According the history, the Frankish knights who conquered the island of Lefkada in 1294, named the castle in the everlasting memory of the country of origin Agia Mavra (Sainte Maure). In the beautiful Mediaeval Castle of Agia Mavra you can see the church of Agia Mavra. The church was built in the 15th century by Helen Palaiologina who built this church in honor of Agia Mavra who protected her once from the storm. For a few years Ottomans occupied the area, and they built a mosque and a bridge inside the walls of the castle. Today, you can see the ruins of the construction of the bridge built by the Turks that connected the castle with the city. Later Venetians took control over the island, and Lefkada became a Venetian province. The Venetians increased the area of the castle, even strengthened its walls. You can still see the main symbol of Venice, the Lion of Saint Mark in many places. Today the castle is open to tourists who visit it in a large number every year and it houses various cultural events during the summer season.
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The Venetian Castle of Agia Mavra ( Santa Maura) Lefkada, Greece ✔
➤The Castle of Agia Mavra (also known as Santa Maura) is strategically located on the Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel within close distance to Hora, only 1.2km away and it can be seen from the entrance of the island.
➤The History of the Castle
The original building of the castle of Agia Mavra was constructed in 1300 by the Sicilian Ioannis Orsini with the main aim of protecting the new capital of the island, which was transferred on Lefkada from the town of Kaligoni and to defend the island from the pirates and other enemies. The castle has undergone total renovation and remained very well preserved. In its best days, this magnificent castle’s interior comprised squares, cisterns and administrative buildings. According the history, the Frankish knights who conquered the island of Lefkada in 1294, named the castle in the everlasting memory of the country of origin Agia Mavra (Sainte Maure). For a period of time, the whole island of Lefkada was named the Castle of Agia Mavra. In the 16th century Venetians took over the rule of the island.
➤In 1487, the island has been overtaken by the Ottomans and Sultan Bagiazit ordered the construction of an aqueduct and a bridge connecting the city with the castle. This arcade shaped bridge had 360 rooms, and crossed the lagoon from the coast to Kalkani. This project was destroyed by the earthquakes. In 1716, after the Ottomans had failed to conquer Corfu, the Venetians managed to return to Agia Mavra.
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The Venetian Castle of AGIA MAVRA - Lefkada, Greece
The Mediaeval Castle of Agia Mavra (also known as Santa Maura) is strategically located on the Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel.
The original building of the castle of Agia Mavra was constructed in 1300 by the Sicilian Ioannis Orsini and named after church from 15th century built in honour of Agia Mavra.
The CASTLE OF AGIA MAVRA (also known as Santa Maura), Lefkada, Greece
The Mediaeval Castle of Agia Mavra (also known as Santa Maura) is strategically located on the Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel.
The original building of the castle of Agia Mavra was constructed in 1300 by the Sicilian Ioannis Orsini and named after church from 15th century built in honour of Agia Mavra.
Lefkada: The Castle of Agia Mavra
The Castle of Agia Mavra (also known as Santa Maura) is strategically located on the Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel within close distance to Hora, only 1.2km away and it can be seen from the entrance of the island.
The History of the Castle
The original building of the castle of Agia Mavra was constructed in 1300 by the Sicilian Ioannis Orsini with the main aim of protecting the new capital of the island, which was transferred on Lefkada from the town of Kaligoni and to defend the island from the pirates and other enemies. The castle has undergone total renovation and remained very well preserved. In its best days, this magnificent castle's interior comprised squares, cisterns and administrative buildings. According the history, the Frankish knights who conquered the island of Lefkada in 1294, named the castle in the everlasting memory of the country of origin Agia Mavra (Sainte Maure). For a period of time, the whole island of Lefkada was named the Castle of Agia Mavra. In the 16th century Venetians took over the rule of the island.
In 1487, the island has been overtaken by the Ottomans and Sultan Bagiazit ordered the construction of an aqueduct and a bridge connecting the city with the castle. This arcade shaped bridge had 360 rooms, and crossed the lagoon from the coast to Kalkani. This project was destroyed by the earthquakes. In 1716, after the Ottomans had failed to conquer Corfu, the Venetians managed to return to Agia Mavra.
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The Venetian Castle of Agia Mavra Lefkas City Ionian Islands Greece 4K UHD.
The Venetian Castle of Agia Mavra Lefkas City Ionian Islands Greece.
Lefkada Fortress Santa Maura
Walking trough Santa Maura fortress in the city of Lefkada
(Lefkada Island) in Greece
Originally built in 1300, the castle has suffered more than most from earthquakes, fire, invasions and the ravages of time but it has undergone major renovation and what is left today is remarkably well preserved.
How the castle got its name is a little confused. Some say that the Frankish knights who conquered Lefkas island in 1294 named it Sainte-Maure after their home area in the Loire Valley in central France.
Others maintain that it's named after the 15th century church of Agia Mavra, inside the grounds, that was built by one of the rulers in homage to the island patron saint Agia Mavra.
Either way, the name stuck and, until the Venetians took in over in the 16th century an, the whole island was called Santa Maura, a name which still features on ancient maps.
When the Ottoman Turks conquered the island the leaders installed themselves in the castle and in 1487, the Sultan Bagiazit ordered the construction of an aqueduct and bridge over the lagoon.
More than just a bridge, it was a small town in itself with around 360 rooms built into the archways and a large water tower in the middle. It would have made an impressive site but it couldn't survive a series of earthquakes. The remains can still be seen resting on the bottom of the lagoon.
Next to occupy the castle were the Venetians and they decided to build a new town on the other side of the lagoon, the modern-day capital of Lefkada, when the population of the island rose sharply.
The Venetian strengthened the fortress walls, built ammunition stores and imported cannons to guard the entrance to the lagoon.
They also added new churches and many other buildings such as schools, a barracks and government offices. The castle eventually served as a small town in its own right with houses, chambers and underground cisterns for storing rainwater.
Unfortunately an explosion in one of the munitions depots in 1888 was followed by a fire that destroyed most of the castle's interior buildings.
After major renovation work the castle served as a refugee camp until World War II. The thick walls may have been strong enough to survive several earthquakes but they suffered badly in Italian bombing raids.
Briefly occupied by the French and British, even more renovation work was carried out at the castle and it is now a popular visitor attraction as well as a venue for several cultural events.
The church of Agia Mavra, patron saint of Lefkas, host a huge feast day on May 3rd each year and tourists who stroll the battlements can enjoy views across the lagoon to the coastal Mili area with its windmills gracing a wetland habitat, home to many species of protected birds and other animals.
The castle is surrounded by two lagoons, which are classed among the most significant wetlands in the Greek Islands. As well as a wide variety of fish found there, they are the permanent habitat of many seagulls and herons as well as providing a stopover point for a huge variety of migratory birds such as duck, moorhen, pelicans and even swans.
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The Venetian Castle of Santa Maura (Lefkada)
Filmed & edited by Giorgos Stamatelos __ [January 2014, Lefkada, Greece]
Lefkada Island I History, Culture, Nature, Activities
Γνωριμία με το Δήμο μας Ι Getting to know the Municipality
Ιστορία Ι History
Πολιτισμός Ι Culture
Εκκλησίες κ' ΙστορικέςΜονές Ι Churches & Historic Monasteries
Φιλοξενία Ι Hospitality
Μαγειρέματα κ' Προϊόντα Ι Cookery & Products of Lefkada
Εναλλακτικές Δραστηριότητες Ι Alternative Activities
# επίσημο βίντεο τουριστικής προβολής του Δήμου Λευκάδας, 2016
# official video, Municipality of Lefkada, 2016
The Mediaeval CASTLE SANTA MAURA (Agia Mavra) & The Floating Swing Bridge In Lefkada, Greece
The Mediaeval Castle of Agia Mavra (also known as Santa Maura) is strategically located on the Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel.
The original building of the castle of Agia Mavra was constructed in 1300 by the Sicilian Ioannis Orsini and named after church from 15th century built in honour of Agia Mavra.
Lefkada, Greece - Santa Mavra Castle - Αγία Μαύρα Λευκάδα - AtlasVisual
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Santa Mavra ( Santa Maura ) , near Lefkada, ( Αγία Μαύρα Λευκάδα ) is one of the most impressive medieval castles in Greece, built in 1300, is an example of fortification art. Located at the entrance of Lefkas island, to protect it from the invaders and the pirates, it took its name from the church of Agia Mavra that is contained in the courtyard. Every year, in August various events are held in the fort.
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ΟΜΟΡΦΗ ΛΕΥΚΑΔΑ - BEAUTIFUL LEFKADA
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Summer vacation Lefkada, Greece │ 2016
The entire video was shot on the GoPro HERO 4 Silver edition camera.
Here are few shots from my family holiday in Lefkada, Greece from 8th July to 15th July.
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American Authors - What We Live For
Μάρκος Σφέτσας - Το κάστρο της Αγίας Μαύρας, από το 1300 μέχρι σήμερα - The castle of Santa Maura
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Ένα ντοκιμαντέρ το οποίο παρουσιάζει τον μοναδικό επισκέψιμο αρχαιολογικό χώρο της Λευκάδας, την αρχιτεκτονική του εξέλιξη αλλά και τις σημαντικότερες στιγμές της πολυτάραχης ιστορίας του.
A documentary which presents the most significant archaeological place in Lefkada and presents its history and architecture.
Historical research - Filming - 3D Graphics - Editing: Markos Sfetsas
Drone operators: Andreas Aravanis - Manolis Douvitsas
Music Editing: Makis Mikronis (makisss_lefk@hotmail.com)
Narrated by: Effie Barla, Loukia Katopodi
Archaeologist: Antonis Pexaras
Boom: Effie Gavrilou
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Nikos Vagenas
Despoina MItsiadi
Haris Markigiorgos
Anastasia Kourti
Nikos Kavvadas
Dionisia Vlachou
Dimitris Skiadaresis
Effie Gavrilou
Maria Roussou
Froso Chalikiopoulou
Nikos Thermos
Xara Vlachou
eupribeag.com (GR) Castle Santa Maura, Lefkada
Castle Santa Maura is located near Lefkada Island besides the Drepanos channel within close distance to the city and it can be seen from the entrance of the island.
The Ottomans called it Ayamavra from Greek Agia Maura.
Lefkada by Drone
Drone: DJI Phantom 3 Pro
Location: Lefkada/ Greece
Music:Pascal Ponceau- Versailles (Le bal) (2015)
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We spent two amazing weeks in Lefkada late august 2016.
We also had the GREAT opportunity to film with a drone- thanks for lending us- Thomas!!!
The Places as shown in the video are the following:
• Ekklisia Profiti Ilias - Church of the Prophet Elias
• Kallithea/ Nidri
• Agia Mavra - Santa Maura Castle
• Lekada Town
• Vassiliki Beach
• Lighthouse/ Cape Lefkada
• Vagia
• Episkopos/Nikiana
• Tsoukalades Beach
• Agios Ioannis Beach
• Nikiana
• Meganisi
Go to Lefkada- it is worth the visit! We came here MANY times before and stil discover new, amazing places!!!