The Castle of Bourtzi is located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplion. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea. Greeks regain it from the Turks in 18th June 1822, from where they assisted in the siege of Nafplio. Until 1865 it served as a fortress. It was then transformed into residence of the executioners of convicts from the castle Palamidi. From 1930 to 1970 served as a hotel. Since then it is mainly a tourist attraction hosting occasionally parts of the Summer Music Festival.
