The Venetian Era 1207-1580
Medieval Castles of Santorini.
During the years of the Venetian rulers of Santorini, the need for protection from pirates gave birth to the
The medieval castles originally located in Oia, Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri, the castles or “Goulas” were the homes of the local rulers and their families.
