Venetian Fortezza Castle
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The Venetian Fortezza Castle is an imposing 16th-century citadel perched on the Paleokastro hill overlooking the city of Rethymno. Serving as both an open-air historical monument and a dramatic setting for large-scale cultural events and music festivals, it offers panoramic vistas of the Cretan Sea and the surrounding town.

RETHYMNO | ΣΤΑΜΑΤΗΣ ΚΡΑΟΥΝΑΚΗΣ - ΚΡΗΤΗ 2025
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 @ 12:00 AM
RETHYMNO | Καίτη Γαρμπή & Διονύσης Σχοινάς - LOVE On Tour
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 @ 12:00 AM
RETHYMNO | ΜΙΧΑΛΗΣ ΧΑΤΖΗΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ 2025
Sat, 2 Aug 2025 @ 11:30 PM
RETHYMNO | Νίκος Πορτοκάλογλου & Γιάννης Κότσιρας
Sat, 2 Aug 2025 @ 12:30 AM
RETHYMNO | Βασίλης Παπακωνσταντίνου - Καλοκαίρι 2025
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 @ 12:30 AM.jpg)
RETHYMNO | ΕΛΕΟΝΩΡΑ ΖΟΥΓΑΝΕΛΗ
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 @ 11:00 PM
RETHYMNO | Marina Satti | POP TOUR
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 @ 12:30 AM.webp)
RETHYMNO | ΝΑΤΑΣΣΑ ΜΠΟΦΙΛΙΟΥ
Wed, 9 Jul 2025 @ 3:00 AMArtists who play at Venetian Fortezza Castle
What is Venetian Fortezza Castle like?+
Venetian Fortezza Castle in Rethymno is understated and atmospheric - quieter energy, where the music does the work rather than the room. It's outdoor or semi-outdoor. It has a strong view.
What events does Venetian Fortezza Castle host?+
The Venetian Fortezza Castle is an imposing 16th-century citadel perched on the Paleokastro hill overlooking the city of Rethymno.
What's the crowd like at Venetian Fortezza Castle?+
Venetian Fortezza Castle large capacity - festival-scale production in a permanent space.
Where is Venetian Fortezza Castle?+
Venetian Fortezza Castle is at Leof. Emmanouil Kefalogianni 27, Rethymno 741 31, Greece, Old Town neighbourhood. A map link and directions are on the venue page.
What events are coming up at Venetian Fortezza Castle?+
Upcoming at Venetian Fortezza Castle: Giorgos Sabanis (16 Jul), Yiannis Kotsiras (25 Jul), Stelios Rokkos (4 Aug).









