One of the largest Venetian historical sight in Kefalonia island is the Castle of St. George, or known as the fort of Agios Georgios. The first walls of the castle were built in Byzantine times, with a significant later interventions by the Venetians. The importance of the Castle of St. George represent well, that this fort was the capital of Kefalonia until 1757!
- Known as: Castle of Agios Georgios, Kastro, Κάστρο Αγίου Γεωργίου
- Location: Kefalonia south
- Address: Livathou 281 00, Greece
- Coordinates and map: 38.138331, 20.554357
- Access: asphalt road
- Facilities: free parking lots near the castle, restaurants, coffee bars and gift shop in the distance
- Entry fee: 3 Euro
- Opening hours: 8:30 – 15:30 (closed on tuesdays)
- Villages nearby: Peratata, Mazarakata
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