Top Things to do in Rethymnon Prefecture
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Things to do in Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Rethymnon Prefecture, Greece including Vosakou Monastery, Agia Irini Convent, Monastery of Panagia Chalevi, Attali Monastery, Mitata, The Venetian Fortezza, Minoiko Nekrotafeio Armenon, Cave Of Zeus, Monastery of Prophet Elias, Plakias Tunnels.
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1. Vosakou Monastery
2. Agia Irini Convent
3. Monastery of Panagia Chalevi
4. Attali Monastery
5. Mitata
6. The Venetian Fortezza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,277 reviews
This beautiful 16th century fortress is a fusion of medieval European and Moorish architecture.
Reviewed By JonathanM495 - Ludlow, United Kingdom
Like the Venetian fortress at Heraklion, this one was also built as a result of Crete being a colony of Venice for well over four hundred years. The fortress is of staggering proportions and size, its surrounding walls are massive, and encircle an enormous area. The population of the village which existed beneath its walls (the forerunner of Rethymno(n) - the spelling varies - was supposed to be relocated within the fortress but that never happened. Rethymno(n)'s Old Town is well worth visiting too with a lot of very well preserved houses - as well as others which are falling to bits - dating from the Ottoman occupation. If you don't have a car then Rethymno(n) is easily accessible by bus from Heraklion - a single journey costs about 8 euros (no return tickets) each way. The time taken for each journey is about one and a half hours but the sea views make it well worthwhile. Be aware that there are two bus stations in Heraklion both side by side below the city walls - one for trips to Knossos which is little more than a wooden shed and the other (a brand new complex) where buses can be caught to all parts of Crete. You can buy tickets on the buses but they work out more expensive so purchase them at the bus stations of Heraklion and Rethymno(n). The bus station staff encountered all spoke good English.
7. Minoiko Nekrotafeio Armenon
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4.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By MS644
We stumbled upon this Minoan cemetery while out and about on a drive through the Rethymno hinterland. There are over 200 graves of all sizes dug into an oak tree-covered hillside; you can actually climb down into some of them. For the life of us we couldn't understand how and why the Minoans dug out such elaborate graves thousands of years ago. It must have taken ages and a lot of manpower to complete each one of them... We visited on a rainy autumnal day which only added to the atmosphere. The oak trees and especially the acorns were fascinating as well, looking different to what we are used to. Plenty of interesting mushrooms grew on the grounds as well. Watch your steps and don't walk backwards when taking pictures or you might fall into one of the holes. There's ample parking and entrance is dirt cheap. Apart from toilet facilities there are no other facilities.
8. Cave Of Zeus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,223 reviews
Reviewed By Elku - Tallinn, Estonia
There are two paths to get to the cave, one shorter and very tiring to climb. The other way is longer and not at all difficult. Downhill I recommend taking this longer route.There is also a small cafe near the cave where you can buy cold drinks and fruits. The cave itself was a beautiful sight and definitely worth a visit. Driving there is also interesting. Admission is free for children.
9. Monastery of Prophet Elias
10. Plakias Tunnels
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