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Fortezza Castle

Fortetsa (Can also be referred to as "Fortezza") is a fortress in Rethymno, Crete, built by the Venetians in 1573. It is the fortress Acropolis of the city. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and occupied by the Ottomans in 1646. In the early 20th century, many houses were built inside the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings inside the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and open to the public.

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Fortezza Castle

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Fortetsa (Can also be referred to as "Fortezza") is a fortress in Rethymno, Crete, built by the Venetians in 1573. It is the fortress Acropolis of the city. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and occupied by the Ottomans in 1646. In the early 20th century, many houses were built inside the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings inside the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and open to the public.

Eleutherna Archaeological Museum

Ancient Eleftherna (Prines) is a village and seat of the homonymous Local Community of the Municipality of Rethymno in the Regional Unit of Rethymno, Crete. It was named so because of its proximity to the archeological site of Eleftherna. In the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 he received the award of "cleanest organized traditional settlement" from the Prefectural Committee for Tourism Promotion of Rethymno

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Eleutherna Archaeological Museum

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Ancient Eleftherna (Prines) is a village and seat of the homonymous Local Community of the Municipality of Rethymno in the Regional Unit of Rethymno, Crete. It was named so because of its proximity to the archeological site of Eleftherna. In the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 he received the award of "cleanest organized traditional settlement" from the Prefectural Committee for Tourism Promotion of Rethymno

Preveli Beach

Preveli is an area of the Prefecture of Rethymno near the Libyan Sea with the homonymous Monastery and the beach with its tributary palm forest with a length of 1-2 km in a gorge. The area is protected by the Natura 2000 network. According to local legend, the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, remained in the wider area of Preveli after the end of the Trojan War on his return to Ithaca from Troy. The area is a popular tourist destination due to the river, the palm forest inside the gorge and the beach.

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Preveli Beach

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Preveli is an area of the Prefecture of Rethymno near the Libyan Sea with the homonymous Monastery and the beach with its tributary palm forest with a length of 1-2 km in a gorge. The area is protected by the Natura 2000 network. According to local legend, the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, remained in the wider area of Preveli after the end of the Trojan War on his return to Ithaca from Troy. The area is a popular tourist destination due to the river, the palm forest inside the gorge and the beach.

Postminoan Cemetery

The Late Minoan Cemetery of Armenon (13th - 12th century BC) is located south of the city of Rethymnon (10 km) and near the village of Armenon, at Prinokefalo, in the area of Monachi Elia

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Postminoan Cemetery

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The Late Minoan Cemetery of Armenon (13th - 12th century BC) is located south of the city of Rethymnon (10 km) and near the village of Armenon, at Prinokefalo, in the area of Monachi Elia

Ιστορικό Και Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ρεθύμνου

In the old town of Rethymno a Venetian mansion has opened its halls and houses the historical and folklore museum of the city. The Venetian building of the Foundation, a historical monument of the 17th century, offers the ideal space for the presentation of its collections while at the same time the operation of the Museum contributes to the protection of the monument. In his rooms are presented his collections of textiles, embroidery, lace, ceramics, baskets, as well as the traditional professions of coppersmith, saddler, horseman etc. The ground floor houses periodic exhibitions and educational programs. In the back and the central courtyard, the orchard with the oranges, the well and the cistern with the stone boat are preserved to this day. There are such beautiful and large gardens in many houses of the old town of Rethymnon, invisible from the street.

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Ιστορικό Και Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ρεθύμνου

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In the old town of Rethymno a Venetian mansion has opened its halls and houses the historical and folklore museum of the city. The Venetian building of the Foundation, a historical monument of the 17th century, offers the ideal space for the presentation of its collections while at the same time the operation of the Museum contributes to the protection of the monument. In his rooms are presented his collections of textiles, embroidery, lace, ceramics, baskets, as well as the traditional professions of coppersmith, saddler, horseman etc. The ground floor houses periodic exhibitions and educational programs. In the back and the central courtyard, the orchard with the oranges, the well and the cistern with the stone boat are preserved to this day. There are such beautiful and large gardens in many houses of the old town of Rethymnon, invisible from the street.

Damoni Beach

Damnoni is a seaside settlement of the Community of Marioθ of the Municipality of Agios Vassilios, in the Peripheral Unit of Rethymno, Crete. According to the 2011 census it has 11 inhabitants. It is 35 km from Rethymno and is located 5 km east of Plakias. Damnoni has a long sandy beach which is located inside a bay.

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Damoni Beach

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Damnoni is a seaside settlement of the Community of Marioθ of the Municipality of Agios Vassilios, in the Peripheral Unit of Rethymno, Crete. According to the 2011 census it has 11 inhabitants. It is 35 km from Rethymno and is located 5 km east of Plakias. Damnoni has a long sandy beach which is located inside a bay.

Contemporary Art Museum of Crete

Museum of contemporary art in a Venetian building with art works by Lefteris Kanakakis and other Greek artists

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Contemporary Art Museum of Crete

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Museum of contemporary art in a Venetian building with art works by Lefteris Kanakakis and other Greek artists

Municipal Garden

Quiet municipal garden full of tree-lined walking paths, cafes and playgrounds.

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Municipal Garden

Igoumenou Gavriil

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Quiet municipal garden full of tree-lined walking paths, cafes and playgrounds.

Monastery of Arkadi

Arkadi Monastery is a historic monastery in the area of the Community of Amnatos of the Municipality of Rethymno in the Regional Unit of Rethymno, Crete. The first form of the monastery is probably built either during the period 961 to 1014, or in the first years of Venetian rule. The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of the Turkish occupation during the Cretan uprising of 1866. 943 Greeks, mainly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and by order of the abbot of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels with gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice rather than surrender.

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Monastery of Arkadi

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Arkadi Monastery is a historic monastery in the area of the Community of Amnatos of the Municipality of Rethymno in the Regional Unit of Rethymno, Crete. The first form of the monastery is probably built either during the period 961 to 1014, or in the first years of Venetian rule. The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of the Turkish occupation during the Cretan uprising of 1866. 943 Greeks, mainly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and by order of the abbot of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels with gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice rather than surrender.

Rimondi Fountain

The Rimondi fountain is a Venetian fountain, which is located on Rimondi Square in Rethymno, Crete in Greece. It was built around 1626. It was named after Albice Rimondi, then governor of the city. The coat of arms of the Rimondi family is still visible on the monument.

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Rimondi Fountain

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The Rimondi fountain is a Venetian fountain, which is located on Rimondi Square in Rethymno, Crete in Greece. It was built around 1626. It was named after Albice Rimondi, then governor of the city. The coat of arms of the Rimondi family is still visible on the monument.

Neratze Mosque

Neratze Mosque or Neratzes is a building located in the old town of Rethymnon. The building in the past was a catholic monastery of the Augustinian order called Santa Maria. With the conquest of Rethymnon by the Ottomans, the monastery was transformed into a mosque, which was known as the mosque of Gazi Hussein Pasha or the mosque of Neratze. After the exchange of populations and the departure of the Muslims from Crete in 1924 the building was turned into a conservatory

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Neratze Mosque

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Neratze Mosque or Neratzes is a building located in the old town of Rethymnon. The building in the past was a catholic monastery of the Augustinian order called Santa Maria. With the conquest of Rethymnon by the Ottomans, the monastery was transformed into a mosque, which was known as the mosque of Gazi Hussein Pasha or the mosque of Neratze. After the exchange of populations and the departure of the Muslims from Crete in 1924 the building was turned into a conservatory

Kotsifou Canyon

The Kotsifos Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Κοτσιφού) is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated west of the mountain of Kouroupa, north of the town of Plakias, and on the road between Sellia and Angouseliana. It is noted for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there.

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Kotsifou Canyon

Eparchiaki Odos Rodakinou - Sellias

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The Kotsifos Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Κοτσιφού) is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated west of the mountain of Kouroupa, north of the town of Plakias, and on the road between Sellia and Angouseliana. It is noted for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there.