Cyclopean Walls and Fortifications

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Cyclopean Walls of ancient Krani

The Cyclopean Walls in Kefalonia were the fortifications and outer walls of Krani, an ancient town of the island, which fluorished in the Classical and Hellenistic periods. Krani controlled the western part of Kefalonia island from the 5th century B.C to 2nd century B.C. The Acropolis of Krani was surrounded and protected by these Cyclopean Walls, which were high and massive stone walls with a length of more than 1 kilometer.

Cyclopean Walls of Krani in Kefalonia

The ruines of ancient Krani, the remained fortifications and the Cyclopean Walls can be seen today near Razata village.

  • Known as: Cyclopean fortifications of Krani, Kefalonian Cyclops Walls, Ancient Krani
  • Location: Kefalonia middle
  • Address: Cephalonia Argostolion 281 00, Greece
  • Coordinates and map: 38.171688, 20.522594
  • Access: dirt road
  • Entry fee: –
  • Opening hours: 0 – 24
  • Villages nearby: Razata, Argostoli

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