c. 1207–1579
The Duchy of the Archipelago
The Duchy of the Archipelago, also called the Duchy of Naxos, emerged from Venetian expansion in the Aegean. Its rulers controlled varying…
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The Duchy of the Archipelago, also called the Duchy of Naxos, emerged from Venetian expansion in the Aegean. Its rulers controlled varying…
Read story →On the islet of Palatia at the entrance to Naxos harbour stands a huge marble doorway, the Portara. It is the surviving…
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