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Gastria Castle
(Greek: Κάστρο της Γαστριάς Turkish: Gastria Kalesi)
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Countryde jure Gastria Castle Cyprus
de facto Gastria Castle Northern Cyprus

Gastria Castle (Greek: Κάστρο της Γαστριάς Turkish: Gastria Kalesi) is a ruined castle in Northern Cyprus. It is first mentioned in 1210 as a Knights Templar fortress. It was dismantled in 1279 by Hugh III of Cyprus. It passed into the possession of the Knights Hospitaller in 1308, falling into obscurity afterwards.

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