The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum, Myrtia, Heraklion, Crete
The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum pays tribute to the important intellectual, author, thinker, philosopher, politician and traveller NikosRead more
Area: Near Archanes, Heraklion
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1821 square, Splantzia, Chania
The church of Agios Nikolaos (St Nicholas) in Splantzia square (nowadays known as 1821 square) was builtRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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Lychnostatis Cretan Open-Air Museum, Hersonissos, Heraklion
The Cretan Open-Air Museum “Lychnostatis” is an autonomous private foundation, operating since July 1992. It aims to promoteRead more
Area: Hersonissos, Heraklion
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The monastery of Kallergis, Kastelli, Heraklion, Crete
The monastery of Kallergis or Kaleris is located near the village of Smari, south of the peakRead more
Area: Kastelli, Heraklion
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The Monastery of Afendis Christos, Archanes, Heraklion
The Monastery of Afendis Christos (Lord Christ), was built on the second highest peak of the sacredRead more
Area: Archanes, Heraklion
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The Minoan Palace at Galatas, Arkalochori, Heraklion, Crete
The Palace at Galatas is a Minoan archaeological site 27km south of Heraklion city. It is locatedRead more
Area: Arkalochori, Heraklion
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Akrotiri, Chania
At the historical location of Profitis Ilias and one of the most popular spots featuring an uninterruptedRead more
Area: Akrotiri, Chania
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Kommos Archaeological Site, south Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Kommos (Κομμός in Greek) is an archaeological site in southern Crete. It was a busy port withRead more
Area: Near Phaistos
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Agia Irini gorge, south Chania
The gorge of Agia Irini (also spelt Agia Eirini) is located at the south end of theRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Chania Old Town and Harbour
One of west Crete’s main attractions is the beautiful Old Town of Chania with its Venetian HarbourRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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Topolia Gorge, Kissamos, Chania, Crete
The wild gorge of Topolia lies in west Crete, on the road to Elafonissi beach. It startsRead more
Area: Kissamos, Chania
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The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania - Trimartiri church, Chania, Crete
The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania or church of Trimartiri is situated in Halidon street little before the old Venetian harbourRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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Gouverneto Monastery, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece
Gouverneto Monastery or Our Lady of the Angels is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the Akrotiri capeRead more
Area: Akrotiri, Chania
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21 Halidon str., Chania
The Archaeological Museum of Chania is situated on Halidon 21 street, in the centre of the OldRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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Asomaton Monastery, Rethymno
The Asomaton monastery is located 32km south east of Rethymno town, in a fertile plain in Amari. The churchRead more
Area: Amari plain, Rethymnon
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Ancient Polyrrinia, Kissamos, Chania, Crete
Polyrinia is a traditional mountain village, 7km inland from Kissamos in the prefecture of Chania of Crete.Read more
Area: Kissamos, Chania
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Monastery of Panaghia Odigitria, Chania
Moni Gonia Monastery or Monastery of Panagia Odigitria is an orthodox Venetian style monastery located 1 kmRead more
Area: Kolymbari, west Chania
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The Monastery of Preveli, south Rethymno, Crete, Greece
The Holy Stavropegiac and Patriarchal Preveli Monastery of Saint John the Theologian (Evangelist), known as the MonasteryRead more
Area: South Rethymnon
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Ancient Syia, Sougia, Chania, Crete, Greece
Syia and Lissos were capacious and safe harbours of Elyros. The name Syia derives probably from theRead more
Area: Sougia, Chania
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Provincial road Profiti Ilia - Monis Agias Triados, Chania
Agia Triada Monastery or the Monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon (or Jagarolon) is a Greek Orthodox monasteryRead more
Area: Akrotiri, Chania
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The War Museum of Askifou, Kares village, Sfakia, Chania, Crete
The War Museum of George A. Hatzidakis is situated in the village of Kares in Askifou, someRead more
Area: Sfakia, Chania
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Aquaworld Aquarium, 7 Filikis Etairias str., Hersonissos, Heraklion
Aquaworld Aquarium and Reptile Rescue Centre in Hersonissos was founded in 1995 with a mission to encourageRead more
Area: Hersonissos, Heraklion
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The monastery of Agia Irini, Kroussonas, Heraklion, Crete
The monastery of Agia Irini is located 25km south of Heraklion and 3km west of Kroussonas village,Read more
Area: Kroussonas, Heraklion
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The Fortezza, Paleochora
In ancient times, Kalamyde, a city just a short distance north from present-day Paleochora, was flourishing alongRead more
Area: Paleochora, Chania
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The Monastery of St. George Apanosifis, Metaxochori, Heraklion
The Monastery of St. George Apanosifis or Epanosifis is located 31km south of Heraklion city, near theRead more
Area: South of Heraklion city
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Vrahassi village, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete, Greece
The newly founded, male monastery of Saint George of Selinari (Aghios Georgios Selinaris) and its small oldRead more
Area: Near Milatos, Lasithi
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Chania Old Town, Crete
Giali Tzami Mosque or Yiali Tzamissi is a fine example of Islamic art of the Renaissance inRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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