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Views of Spinalonga

The Venetians built a fortress on the island in 1579. In 1669, the Turks captured the town of Handakas and became the rulers of Crete. Spinalonga would resist for 46 years more, until 1715 when the Turks eventualy took the island after a long siege.

It is now probably better known because from 1912 to 1958, the islet served as a sanatorium for the lepers of Crete.

More photographs to follow

Part of the Fort on Spinalonga
Part of the Fort on Spinalonga		 Our Boat for the Trip to the Island
Our Boat for the Trip to the Island		 Houses
Houses		 Thirsty Work!
Thirsty Work!
Another view of some of the houses
Another view of some of the houses		 And yet more
And yet more		 The Church
The Church		 Church Interior
Church Interior
Main Gate to the Fortress
Main Gate to the Fortress		 View accross to the Mainland
View accross to the Mainland

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mcnamara 13-Sep-2006 10:07
Hi it's Lana, your tour guide from Spinalonga. Just like to comment of the nice photo's, hope all is ok with you and family. Take care. x
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