During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defense purposes and a fort was built there. A popular name for the island since Venetian rule is Spinalonga. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island. The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film. This book by Antonis Alibertis is a pocket guide about Spinalonga and it's history.
MYSTIS Editions - 50 pages - 22X12 cm - paperback
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