Venetian Castle of Zakynthos
Κάστρο Ζακύνθου
A Venetian fortress on Bochali hill, where walls and ruins among the pine trees overlook the entire town and harbour.
The castle sits on Bochali Hill, northwest of Zakynthos Town. Its surviving walls and gates were mainly built during Venetian rule (15th–18th centuries), and among the pine trees are scattered remains of churches, barracks and gunpowder stores, making it a peaceful archaeological park. From the walls you can look down over the whole town, the harbour and, in the distance, the Peloponnese peninsula. Admission costs a few euros. Opening hours are shorter in winter, and you can walk up from town or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00 (summer); shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Bochali Viewpoint
- Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians
- Museum of Post-Byzantine Art of Zakynthos
- Solomos Square
- Church of Saint Dionysios
- Tsilivi Beach
- Laganas Beach
- Mount Skopos