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ARKADI MONASTERY

Arkadi
Abbey monastery and convent
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
The Monastery of Arkadi is one of the most historic monasteries in Crete ... Read more
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ASSUMPTION OF SAINT MARY PARISH CHURCH

Matala
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
5/5
(1 review)
The Assumption of Mary (Dormition according to the Oriental tradition) is ... Read more
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AGIA TRIADA MONASTERY

Akrotiri
Abbey monastery and convent
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Famous throughout Crete and beyond, this 17th century Venetian-style ... Read more
2024

KARA MUSSA PASHA MOSQUE

Rethymnon
Mosque to visit
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
This mosque most likely owes its name to the commander of the Ottoman ... Read more
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PANAGIA KERA CHURCH

Kritsa
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
It is one of the most visited Byzantine churches, especially for the ... Read more
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TOPLOU MONASTERY

Vaï
Abbey monastery and convent
4/5
(3 reviews)
The monastery of Toplou or Akrotiriani, built like a fortress, can be ... Read more
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CHRISSOSKALITISSA MONASTERY

Elafonissi
Abbey monastery and convent
4/5
(3 reviews)
Dating from the 12th century, it is dedicated to the Virgin ... Read more
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VRONDISSI MONASTERY

Zaros
Abbey monastery and convent
4/5
(2 reviews)
Probably built between the 10th and 13th centuries, the monastery played an ... Read more
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GONIA MONASTERY

Kolymbari
Abbey monastery and convent
4/5
(2 reviews)
The monastery we see today dates from the 17th century, although it was ... Read more
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MOSQUE (TZAMI) AND ITS MINARET

Ierapetra
Mosque to visit
4/5
(1 review)
In the centre of a charming little square is an Ottoman fountain associated ... Read more
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AGIOS NEKTARIOS CHURCH

Malia
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
4/5
(1 review)
The walk through the old village of Malia can begin at the central church ... Read more
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CHURCH OF SAINT TITUS - AGIOS TITOS

Héraklion
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
3.7/5
(3 reviews)
Saint Titus, patron saint of the island and the church, is the first bishop ... Read more
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PREVELI MONASTERY

Preveli
Abbey monastery and convent
3.7/5
(3 reviews)
Founded in the 16th century, and more precisely in 1594, as testified by ... Read more
2024

NERANTZES MOSQUE

Rethymnon
Mosque to visit
3.7/5
(3 reviews)
The Neratzés mosque, also known as the mosque of the pasha Gazi Hussein, ... Read more
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AGIOS MINAS CATHEDRAL

Héraklion
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
3.3/5
(6 reviews)
The majestic Agios Minas Cathedral (Saint Minas, protector of Heraklion) ... Read more
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GOVERNORSHIP MONASTERY

Akrotiri
Abbey monastery and convent
3/5
(1 review)
A few kilometres north of Agia Triada stands this other monastery, wedged ... Read more
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MONASTERY OF THE 99 SAINTS

Azogires
Religious buildings
A superb place. At the beginning of the 14th century, Saint John the Hermit ... Read more
2024

SAINT-MARC BASILICA - MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY

Héraklion
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
Built in 1239 by the Venetians and dedicated to St. Mark, patron saint of ... Read more
2024

KATHOLIKO MONASTERY

Akrotiri
Religious buildings
This monastery, 20 kilometres from Hania, abandoned by the monks in the ... Read more
2024

CHAPELS

Gavdos
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
There are sixteen on the island. They are not particularly remarkable, but ... Read more