Toplou monastery
Located in eastern Crete: a fortified landmark with Byzantine & Venetian architecture, rich history, organic wine & olive oil production, and a museum.
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Koules of Potamoi Dam
A 19th-century Ottoman fort in the Amari Valley, west of the Potamoi Dam reservoir. Built after 1866 to control a passage to Messara Plain.
Agios Nikolaos, and Transfiguration of Christ churches in Elenes
13th-century Byzantine frescoes adorn the Church of Agios Nikolaos in Elenes, Crete. A testament to local religious and artistic traditions, alongside the nearby ruins of the Church of the Transfiguration.SEO Title
Palaiokastro Fortress: Guardian of Heraklion Bay
Palaiokastro Fortress: Venetian-era fortress in Heraklion, Crete, offering panoramic views and historical significance.
Liopetro Fortress: A Venetian Stronghold Overlooking the Cretan Sea
Liopetro Fortress, a Venetian stronghold in Crete, offers a glimpse into the island's rich history and strategic maritime defense.
Koules in Meronas
A 19th-century Ottoman fortification at the Amari Valley entrance, built to control Cretan uprisings during the Revolution of 1866
Agia Paraskevi in Kalogerou
Venetian-era Agia Paraskevi church in Amari, Crete, features a unique cross plan, dome, and 16th-century frescoes near Kalogerou.
Monastiraki Minoan Palace
A major Minoan Protopalatial center in the Amari Valley featuring extensive storage, workshops, and administrative archives.
Minoan Archaeological Site at Odigitria Monastery
Early Minoan cemetery in Crete's Asterousia mountains with tholos tombs, courtyards, an ossuary, and a possible altar, offering insights into burial practices.
Apesokari Tholos tombs
Early Minoan burial site in the Asterousia region of Crete, featuring a unique tomb complex with annex rooms and evidence of complex funerary rituals.