Biotopes Nature Park
Biotopes Nature Park, Kastellakia, Rethymno, Crete, Greece
The Nature Park “BIOTOPES” has the concept of an ecosystem. Rich and wild vegetation already existed onRead more
Area: Near Rethymno town
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Ancient Polyrinia
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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The church of Agios Nikolaos
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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The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania
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
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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The Monastery of Saint George in Karydi
Apokoronas, Chania
The Monastery of Saint George in Karydi is located about 2km east of Vamos village in Apokoronas.Read more
Area: Apokoronas, Chania
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The Wooden Sculptures Museum
The Wooden Sculptures Museum, Axos Milopotamou, Rethymno
The Wooden Sculptures Museum is located at the foot of the sacred mountain of Psiloritis and itRead more
Area: Near Anogia, Rethymnon
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Agia Irini gorge
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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Arkadi Monastery
Arkadi Monastery, Rethymnon
The monastery of Arkadi is an Eastern Orthodox monastery 23km south-east of Rethymno town. The current churchRead more
Area: Arkadi, Rethymnon
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The Monastery of Panagia Kroustallenia
The Monastery of Panagia Kroustallenia, Lasithi Plateau, east Crete
The Monastery of Panagia Kroustallenia is built on a lush hill north of Agios Konstantinos village, onRead more
Area: Lasithi Plateau
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Phaistos Archaeological Site
Phaistos Archaeological Site, south Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Phaistos (Greek: Φαιστός), also transliterated as Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, currently refers to a Bronze AgeRead more
Area: South Heraklion
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The gorge of Richtis
The gorge of Richtis, Exo Mouliana village, north Lasithi, Crete
The unique in Crete gorge of Richtis lies 15km west of Sitia and 54km east of Agios Nikolaos.Read more
Area: Mouliana, east Lasithi
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The monastery of Kallergis
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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Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge, Chania, Crete
Samaria Gorge or Samaria or Farangas as locals call it is a National Park of Greece inRead more
Area: Chania prefecture
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Ancient Falassarna
Ancient Falassarna, Kissamos, Chania, Crete, Greece
The site of the ancient Falassarna is located on the western edge of Cape Gramvousa on theRead more
Area: Kissamos, Chania
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The Fortezza Paleochora
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 Maritime Museum of Crete
The Maritime Museum of Crete, Old Venetian Harbor of Chania
At the entrance of the port of Chania is situated the Fortress “FIRKA”, which was constructed byRead more
Area: Chania Old Town
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The monastery of St. George Apanosifis
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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Venizelos Tombs
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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Kournas Lake
Georgioupoli village, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete, Greece
Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete. It lies in a small valley among mountainsRead more
Area: Georgioupolis, Chania
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Ancient Syia
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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Chrisoskalitissa Monastery
Inachorio, Kissamos, Chania
Chrisoskalitissa Monastery or Panagia Chryssoskalitissa is an Orthodox Christian monastery located on the southwest coast of Crete, aboutRead more
Area: Kissamos, Chania
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Agia Triada Monastery
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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Ancient Elyros
Ancient Elyros, Selino, Chania, Crete, Greece
Elyros (Ἔλυρος in Greek) is an ancient city, located in south west Crete, in Kefala Hill, nearRead more
Area: Near Sougia, Chania
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Ancient Lissos
Ancient Lissos, east Selino, Chania, Crete
Lissos (“Λισσός” in Greek) is an ancient city in south west Crete, in Agios Kirikos area, nearRead more
Area: Near Sougia, Chania
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The monastery of St. Andrew
The monastery of St. Andrew, Finokalia, Lasithi, Crete
The small church of St. Andrew is located 27km north of Agios Nikolaos town, near the villageRead more
Area: North Lasithi prefecture
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