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Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Located near Kissos, Rethymno, on Mount Kentros, this Orthodox monastery, possibly dating to the Byzantine era and active during Venetian times, was destroyed in 1821. It later became the significant "School of the Holy Spirit" in 1836 under Ottoman rule, educating figures like Emmanouil Tsouderos. A memorial marks an 1868 battle site. Declared a protected monument in 1980, it is now restored and reopened, with an Abbot appointed after nearly 200 years. It falls under the Metropolis of Lambi, Syvritos and Sfakia.
The Koules of Koxare
The Koules of Koxare is an Ottoman-era fortress located near Koxare village at the entrance of Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Rethymno Prefecture, Crete. Built between 1866 and 1869, it was part of a network of fortifications designed to control movement and quell rebellions on the island. The Koules is characterized by a large internal courtyard, thick stone walls, and remnants of arched structures. Partially destroyed in 1896 during the Cretan revolution, it stands as a testament to the island's struggle for freedom from Ottoman rule. Despite its deteriorated state, the Koxare Koules remains an important historical landmark with potential for preservation and tourism development.
Orne, Agios Vassilios
Orne is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Agia Galini, Agios Vassilios
Agia Galini is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Sellia, Agios Vassilios
Sellia is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Myrthios, Agios Vassilios
Myrthios is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Mariou, Agios Vassilios
Mariou is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Melampes, Agios Vassilios
Melampes is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios.
Agkouseliana, Agios Vassilios
Agkouseliana is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Mourne, Agios Vassilios
Mourne is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Saktouria, Agios Vassilios
Saktouria is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Koxare, Agios Vassilios
Koxare, a village in the Agios Vasileios municipality near Rethymno, Crete, is located on the foothills of Mount Kouroupa. Known for its fertile land and strategic location, it's near the Kourtaliotiko Gorge. The village's history traces back to the Middle Minoan period, evidenced by a Minoan peak sanctuary discovered at 735m. Koxare was also home to the Kallergis family and was the site of significant conflicts during the Ottoman occupation and World War II. Residents beheaded the Turkish leader Deli Mustafa in 1821, and many Christians were killed in the Koxare gorge in 1878. The village was destroyed in 1944 by Occupation troops. Koxare's name is attributed to its first settler, a descendant of a Byzantine family.
Lefkogeia, Agios Vassilios
Lefkogeia is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Gianniou, Agios Vassilios
Gianniou is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Asomatos, Agios Vassilios
Asomatos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Atsipades, Agios Vassilios
Atsipades, Rethymno, Crete, on Kouroupa peak, has Venetian origins. After 1770, Venetian converts to Islam became known for harshness, giving the village its "shameless" name; Janissary Arabis was notable. With 291 inhabitants in 1577, it later became predominantly Turkish (236 in 1881). Christians resettled post-1910. Population peaked at 207 (1940), then declined (27 in 2021). Landslides in 1978 caused relocations. Known for its religious, hardworking, musical residents and traditional family life.
Agios Vassilios, Agios Vassilios
Agios Vassilios is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Spili, Agios Vassilios
Spili is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios
Vrysses, Agios Vassilios
Vrysses is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Agios Vassilios