东马尼城堡与要塞

Castles, Forts & Towers

The landscape of East Mani is defined by its rugged defensive architecture, featuring a mix of Frankish strongholds, Ottoman fortresses, and the region's signature stone tower-houses. These structures, such as the 13th-century Passavas Castle and the imposing Ottoman Kelefa, were built to control strategic passes and coastal routes. The collection includes ancient ruins like the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Tainaron and the fortified residences of powerful local clans, reflecting centuries of strategic warfare and local autonomy.