Kassiopi Castle

The castle on the northeastern coast of Corfu, which rises above the ancient fishing village of Kassiopi, is one of three castles built by the Byzantines to protect the island before the arrival of the Venetians in 1386. These castles, including Gardiki in the south and Angelokastro in the northwest, formed a defensive triangle, providing reliable protection for the island. The castle's location on the northeastern coast allowed it to control the Corfu Strait, which separates the island from the mainland, making it a strategically important object for defense. The view from the castle to the strait provided an important vantage point for observing ship movements and protecting the island from enemy attacks.