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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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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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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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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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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Municipal Market of Chania
Hatzimihali Giannari street
The Municipal Market of Chania ( Agora in Greek ), is situated in the centre of town. ItRead more
Area: Chania Town
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Archaeological Museum of Chania
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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Votomos fish farm
Zaros village, south Heraklion
Votomos is a fish farm located in the beautiful surroundings of the mountain village of Zaros aboutRead more
Area: Zaros, south Heraklion
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Topolia Gorge
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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Fortezza Rethymno
Fortezza, 74100 Rethymno
The Fortezza (from the Italian word for “fortress”) is the Venetian-era citadel of the city of RethymnoRead more
Area: Rethymno town
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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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Psira islet
Psira islet, Sitia, Lasithi
Psira or Pseira is an uninhabited and barren islet opposite the beach of Tholos, at the northeasternRead more
Area: Lasithi prefecture
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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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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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Knossos Archaeological Site
Knossos Archaeological Site, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Knossos is the site of the most important and better known palace of Minoan civilization. It wasRead more
Area: Near Heraklion city
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The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni
Sitia, north Lasithi
The Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni (i.e. Revealed Virgin Mary) in the prefecture of Lasithi, is about 9kmRead more
Area: Near Sitia, Lasithi
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The Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete, 71303 Sofokli Venizelou str., Heraklion
The Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion is a department of the Faculty of Science ofRead more
Area: Heraklion city
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Asomaton Monastery
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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The Monastery of Afendis Christos
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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Lychnostatis Cretan Open-Air Museum
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 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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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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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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Kommos Archaeological Site
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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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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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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