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Originally built in the 13th century and refurbished in the 15th century, the Kolossi Castle exemplifies medieval military architecture.
Originally built in the 13th century and refurbished in the 15th century, the Kolossi Castle exemplifies medieval military architecture. A drawbridge leads to the 21 metre high 3-storey keep at the head of a rectangular enclosure 30 metres by 40 metres. The ruins of a sugar factory lie to the east of the castle.
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