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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
Chordaki, Amari
Chordaki, also known as Chordakion, is a small village in the Amari municipality of Rethymno, Crete. Its history is documented from 1372, during Venetian rule, through Ottoman occupation, and into modern Greece. The village includes the churches of Agia Anna and Panagia Faneromeni, the latter containing frescoes and a 1634 inscription mentioning monks Meletios and Konstantinos Varouchas. Population records exist from 1583, showing fluctuations under different regimes, down to a current population of 5. A primary school operated here from 1950 to 1970.
Opsigias, Amari
Opsigias is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Platania, Amari
Platania is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Petrochori, Amari
Petrochori is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Gerakari, Amari
Gerakari is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Ano Valsamoneron, Rethymno
Located 14 km from Rethymno at an altitude of 380 meters, this village's name derives from the aromatic balsam plant. Historically recorded as Varsamonero Apano in 1577, it was a predominantly Muslim settlement during the Ottoman era until 1910, after which it was settled by Greek families from Sfakia. Key points of interest include the ruins of the nearby 13th-century Venetian Monopari Castle (Bon Riparo), three churches, and a former Primary School building designated as a historical monument.
Kalonyktis, Rethymno
A village 15km west of Rethymno, traditionally named after Byzantine general Nikephoros Phokas's stay in 961 AD. Situated between the Vitali, Nerantze, and Petre rivers, its economy is based on olive oil, raki, carobs, and recently avocados. First referenced in the Venetian period, it was the site of battles during the Cretan Revolutions. Monuments include the Ottoman Koules of Agiasmatsi, a Venetian watermill, the Tower of Patrosifis, and the Venetian-era Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Ano Malakion, Rethymno
Located 20km from Rethymno, Crete, at 420m altitude, this village's history is tied to the former settlement of Archontika and Venetian censuses. Its main landmark is the "Tower of Syggelos," a 17th-century Venetian feudal complex with a three-story tower and an olive press. Other sites include Byzantine churches like Agios Georgios Methystis (c. 1000 AD), the ruins of an Early Christian basilica, and a former primary school, all designated historical monuments. Local lore mentions the "Cave of the 40 Michaels."
Armenoi, Rethymno
Armenoi, a traditional village in Rethymno, Crete, boasts a rich history dating back to the Minoan civilization. Excavations have revealed a Late Minoan cemetery, and the village's name is linked to Armenian soldiers who settled there in the 10th century.
During the Venetian period, Armenoi was divided into Ano and Kato Armenoi. The village endured a turbulent World War II era, with the Germans establishing a military camp in the area. Despite the hardships faced, Armenoi has thrived, maintaining its cultural heritage and developing a diverse economy.
Armenoi is home to several notable churches and has a strong educational tradition, with one of the first schools in the prefecture established in Armenoi in 1881. Today, Armenoi is a vibrant community with a mix of agricultural and commercial activities.
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
Lochria, Amari
Lochria is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Zouridi, Rethymno
A designated traditional settlement 19.5 km southwest of Rethymno at an altitude of 260 meters, offering panoramic views. First mentioned as Suridhi in 1577, its history includes Venetian feudal lords and significant growth during the Ottoman period. It was home to chieftain Stavrianos Biris and a regional educational center with its school of 1872. Archaeological findings include a Late Minoan III tomb and Roman remains. Key sites are the church of Agios Panteleimonas and the 14th-century frescoes in Christochori.
Platanos, Amari
Platanos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Amari
Myriokefala, Rethymno
Situated 33 km southwest of Rethymno on the slopes of Mount Kryoneritis, this village's history dates to the 10th century. Its most significant landmark is the Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, the former main church of a monastery founded by Saint John Xenos around 1020. A major pilgrimage site in Crete due to the icon of Panagia Antifonitria, the church features a free-cross plan with a dome and contains three distinct layers of Byzantine frescoes from the 11th, 13th, and 14th centuries.
Argyroupoli, Rethymno
In Rethymno, Crete, this village stands on ancient Lappa, noted in the Lyttian and First Cretan Wars. Rebuilt by Octavian Augustus with currency rights, it later became an episcopal see. Designated a traditional settlement, it showcases Roman ruins, Venetian structures, and Byzantine churches like Pente Parthenes. Known for Agia Dynami springs feeding the Mouselas River and historic mills. It's the seat of its community in the Municipality of Rethymno.
Panormos, Mylopotamos
Panormos is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos.
Exantis, Mylopotamos
Exantis is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos
Avdellas, Mylopotamos
Avdellas is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Mylopotamos.
Maroulas, Rethymno
Maroulas is a settlement located in the Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It belongs to the Municipality of Rethymno