Bóchali Venetian Castle - Bóchali Venetian Castle

Name: Bóchali Venetian Castle - Bóchali Venetian Castle
Address: Mpochali 291 00, Greece, 291, Greece

4.1/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	Mpochali 291 00, Greece
Phone :	📞 +9899
Postal code :	291
Website :	http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp%3Fobj_id%3D7943
Categories :	Castle ,
Description :	Ruins of an ancient stone castle with a variety of outbuildings, a cannon & water views.

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R	Richard Cooke on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We got a taxi to nearly the entrance of the castle and glad we did after seeing the climb we would have had to make if walking. Their is also a train taxi to the castle you can catch from the harbour area. The castle itself costs €4 per adult please bare in mind this is a ruin castle that offers lovely views should you decide to walk around following the castle walls. It was a shame that their was not a lot of information boards detailing the history of the castle which would have made the vist more enjoyable. Allow an hour to walk around and take pictures stroll down from the castle to the square to get refreshments which is shaded and has good views looking down onto Zante town & harbour.
I	Igor Ilasz on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very interesting place with a great and long history. The view from up top to the port of Zakhyntos is breathtaking and definitely worth to see.
A	Andy Parsons on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We have been visiting Zakynthos since 95 and have never visited the castle and today we finally did and what a lovely place. The staff were friendly and once inside it is a forest of pines it was warm and I would imagine in summer quite a nice place to cool off have a picnic and just unwind it is very tranquil with fantastic views across the whole island. Be warned to wear decent footwear and take a drink as there wasn't much open bearing in mind it is early in the season. € 4 entry fee per person was well worth it.
G	Georgiana Grosu on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Tickets are 4€ for adults and 2€ for kids. Not too much things to do or to see.
D	Dan Khambatta on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Was 40degrees but up at the castle under the pine trees was so cool and a nice break. Not easy to walk around if you have any mobility issues as the ground is very uneven with no set paths
m	manos psathas on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Venetian castle of Zakynthos "hit" by the passage of years and earthquakes, passes proudly over the town of the island, in the area of Bochali. This unique monument for Zakynthos is just 2 km from the town of the island, in an area that is a "natural" balcony offering panoramic views of the city. The Venetian Fortress of Zakynthos is located in the place where, according to written testimonies, there were the walls of the Ancient Acropolis (Psofida). The repeated large earthquakes that hit the island also destroyed the fortifications and as a result they were often reconstructed. Reconstruction works will have to be carried out now. Open every day except Tuesdays, hours 08:30 to 15:30. Entrance €=4 (reduced ticket €=2).
G	Gerben Voorsluijs on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very nice and fun to see. Most of the castle is gone. What's left are the walls and some remains inside. Everything else is gone or overgrown with bushes and pine trees. There are however several very nice view points from which you can see Zakynthos city, the wine and olive yards and much more. The castle is basically a walled pine forrest but the view from up there is magnificent.
R	R Keith Sokulski (Sok) on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There might not be huge amounts of the ruins standing or unexcavated but it is worth the 4 euro entry fee per person for the panoramic views. The views all around are incredible and you can see why this point was chosen as a center to halt attacks of pirates by the Venetians in the 1600s. It was so relaxing walking among the trees and viewing what buildings and walls were visible. There is a clean toilet block in the grounds.