Chromonastiri, Rethymno
Traditional Cretan village with Venetian-era architecture, Byzantine churches, and a military museum.
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Vrysinas Peak Sanctuary
Minoan peak sanctuary with human and animal figurines, pottery, and other artifacts, located on Mount Vrysinas, Crete.
Agia Paraskevi in Aitania
14th-century Byzantine church with well-preserved frescoes, featuring saints and biblical scenes. Located near Aitania village, accessible by a steep dirt road.
Agios Ioannis Theologos in Galatas
Byzantine-era, two-aisled church near the Minoan Palace of Galatas in Crete. Features an arkosolio and possible monastic remains. Frescoes in poor condition.
Kourtes, Gortyna
Deserted Crete village with Byzantine, Ottoman ruins. Kourtes features ancient aqueduct, Minoan tombs, and church remnants near Zaros.
Psalida abandoned village
Abandoned village in Crete, dating back to the 16th century. See the remains of traditional stone houses and animal feeders.
Etia, Sitia
Etia, a historic village in Crete with a Venetian-era mansion, the De Mezzo, and Byzantine churches. Once a major settlement, now uninhabited.
Voila abandoned village
Abandoned 19th-century Cretan village with Venetian and Ottoman influences. Remnants include a tower, church, and fountains.