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Castle of Akrotiri
The ruins of Akrotiri Castle dominate the modern day village of Akrotiri
LocationAkrotiri, Santorini, Greece
RegionAegean islands
Coordinates36°21′30″N 25°23′50″E / 36.3582°N 25.3972°E / 36.3582; 25.3972
TypeCastle
History
CulturesVenetian

The Castle of Akrotiri, also known as Castle Akrotiri, Goulas or La Ponta, is a former Venetian castle on the Greek island of Santorini. The now-ruined castle lies at the center of the village of Akrotiri.

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