Heraklion: Kasteli Heraklion

Heraklion Villages: Kasteli village in Heraklion Kasteli Heraklion: Kasteli has a population of about 1390 inhabitants and is located 36 kilometres south-east of Heraklion Town, on a fertile plain full of olive trees and vineyards. It is a large village and the commercial and agrarian centre of the whole area. Every Wednesday a bazaar takes place during which all the products produced in the village are sold and the village gets full of life, colours and sounds. Accommodations and restaurants are available.

4 kilometres away from the village are the ruins of Ancient Lytos, which was a powerful town during Dorian times and a rival of Knossos. In Roman times the city was rebuilt and very flourishing. Remains of a Roman citadel and an aqueduct have been excavated as well as various Roman statues which are today housed in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.  ........................................................................................................................................... Back: + Heraklion Home + Villages + Crete Islands + Crete Villages + Greece Home Related: + Villages + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures