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The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
Houses artifacts from the Neolithic period to the end of the Greco-Roman era. Highlights include the "Goddess of Myrtos" and finds from the Minoan palace of Malia.
Agios Pavlos Monastery near Paranymfoi
Abandoned Venetian-era monastery near Paranymfoi village in Crete. Features a church with frescoes, ruins, and traces of ascetic life.
Amigdalos, Archanes – Asterousia
Mountainous village in the Heraklion Regional Unit, Crete, at an altitude of 595 meters, approximately 50 km south of Heraklion.
Panorama, Minoas – Pediada
Located 29.5 km from Heraklion, Crete, Panorama village (formerly Gournia) boasts a rich history, Venetian-era churches, and panoramic views.
Steironas, Minoas – Pediada
Steironas, located on a hill, 10 km west of Arkalochori, Crete, has a history from the Venetian period, Ottoman rule, and Greek-Turkish population exchange. It's known for the Myragapi Traditional Folklore Rakokazano, showcasing traditional production of wine and tsikoudia, and the late Byzantine church of Panagia with frescoes and an icon of the Virgin Mary.
Mikra Episkopi
Abandoned village in Crete, Greece. Once the seat of the Diocese of Arcadia, it features the ruined Church of Sotiras Christos with remnants of frescoes.
Agioi Apostoloi Church (Holy Apostles), Alagni
A 15th-16th century, double-aisled church on Tholoi hill, associated with the Venetian Cornaro family and featuring two arched tombs.