Giali Tzami
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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The Minoan Palace at Galatas
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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The monastery of Saint George of Selinari
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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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The Monastery of Kremasta
The Monastery of Kremasta, Neapolis, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
The Monastery of Kremasta or Kremasti is located 14km north of Agios Nikolaos town, on the roadRead more
Area: Near Neapoli, Lasithi Plateau
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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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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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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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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 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 Agia Irini
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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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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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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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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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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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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Itzedin Fortress
Παλαιά ΕΟ Ρεθύμνου Χανίων, Χανιά 730 03, Ελλάδα
Itzedin Fortress is situated between Kalyves and Souda on the hill Kalami, 15km east of Chania. ItRead more
Area: Apokoronas, Chania
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Aptera Archaeological Site
Aptera archaeological site, Apokoronas, Chania, Crete, Greece
Aptera is a site in western Crete, a kilometer inland from the southern shore of Souda Bay,Read more
Area: Near Souda Port, 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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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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Chania Old Town and Harbour
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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