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Early Christian Basilika at Onithe

Category: Archaeological subsite, Areas of Interest, Religion POIs
Region: Rethymno, Rethymno municipality
A significant Early Byzantine structure in Rethymno, Crete, dating to the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. This three-aisled basilica, measuring approximately 36 x 17 meters, was built on a slope with stepped aisles separated by colonnades. Architectural features include a portico, narthex, a potential atrium, and an eastern semicircular apse with a synthronon. Flanking the sanctuary were pastophoria, likely a Prothesis and Diakonikon. Mosaic floors decorated the central aisle, sanctuary, and narthex.

Museum of ancient Eleftherna

Category: Arts & Entertainment, Museum
Region: Rethymno, Rethymno municipality
The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna: An Ark of Civilization in the Cretan Landscape Construction Period: 2012-2015 Location: Within the archaeological site of ancient Eleutherna, near the villages of Eleftherna and […]

Ancient Eleutherna

Category: Archaeological site, Areas of Interest
Region: Rethymno, Rethymno municipality
The ancient city of Eleutherna in Crete, a significant center of power and culture from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine era with rich archaeological remains, including houses, public buildings, sanctuaries, and necropolises.

Tavern Filio

Category: Local cuisine, Restaurant
Region: Rethymno, Rethymno municipality
TRADITIONAL CAFE – TAVERN IN ANCIENT ELEFTHERNA, RETHYMNO On the foot of Mt. Psiloritis, next to the archaeological site and beautiful museum that adorns the area… Serving coffee and homemade […]