Location: On the north coast of Crete
Description: Rethymno is a seaside, aristocratic town which keeps vivid its traditional elements. Most famous sights are the Fortezza, the Nerantzi Mosque and the Rimondi Fountain. |
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Location: In front of the Fortezza
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The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno houses exhibits from different period along the history of the town, including statues of ancient Greek gods, ceramics, stone-made tools and marble inscriptions. |
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Location: Within Rethymno town
Description: The Public Park of Rethymno is a lush green area located in the centre of the city. It is a favorite promenade for locals ands visitors and hosts a small zoo with species of the Cretan animals.
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Location: In Rethymno town, close to Petichaki square
Description: This building was originally a Christian church. Then, the Turks made it a mosque and nowadays it houses the Municipal Odeon of Rethymno. Its minaret is the highest of the town.
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Location: 55 km to the south-east of Rethymno town
Description: This small, seaside village is one of the most popular resorts of Rethymno Prefecture. It constitutes the basis for many excursions and boat tours and has many tourist facilities. |
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Location: 22 km to the east of Rethymno town
Description: This long and sandy beach is extremely-well organized, with umbrellas, sun-beds, accomodation options and seaside taverns. It usually gets very popular.
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Location: Close to Rethymno town
Description: This endless, sandy seashore is fully-organized with all tourist facilities. It starts from the town of Rethymno and extends for about 12 km.
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Location: On a hill overlooking Rethymno town
Description: The Fortezza of Rethymno was founded in 1573 by the Turks to protect the town from enemy invasions. Today it is an impressive construction and constitutes the trademark of the town. |
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Location: 37 km to the south of Rethymno town
Description: This Monastery consists of two buildings and stands on the slopes of a rocky hill. It was built in the 16th or 17th century and houses a golden Crucifix that is said to work miracles. The Moanstery is nowadays uninhabited.
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Location: About 40 km from Rethymno town
Description: If you follow a path down from the Monastery of Preveli, you will find the amazing Preveli lake. This is where Kourtaliotikos river flows its waters and the lake is surrounded by pine-trees. You can swim in the crystal waters of the lake and enjoy its waterfalls.
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Location: 23 km to the south-east of Rethymno town
Description: This Monastery is the symbol of the Cretan fight for independence. Many fights between the Cretans and the Turks had been held around the Monastery. In November 1866, many people asked for refugee there to get away from the Turks and they finally exploded themselves, when the enemies got into the monastery yard.
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Location: The cave of Ideon Andron is 22 km to the south-west of Rethymno, at Nida plateau, while the cave of Sfentoni is 13 km to the north-west of Anogia village.
Description: The myth says that Zeus was born and raised in the cave of Ideon Andron. Archaeological research has shown that this cave used to be a centre of worship. The cave of Sfentoni is equally famous. Its 14 chambers have interesting stalactites formations. |
Location: 24 km to the east of Rethymno
Description: The Eleftherna area was inhabited since the 4th millenium B.C. Today you can see many remains from the ancient since the Hellenistic times in the area, such as a cemetery, a bridge, some towers and a Christian church. |
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