The Agios Georgios fortress on the hill north of Peratata dates from the 12th century , but the present structure was built by Venetians in the 16th century . It was the capital of the island until 1757 . The fortress covers an area of , and the perimeter of its walls is 600 m . The 1953 Ionian earthquake caused great damage in Peratata
1953 Ionian earthquake
1953 Ionian earthquake
Peratata