
Rethymno
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About Rethymno
Rethymno
Often described as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Greece, Rethymno is a beautiful city. Byzantine buildings, Ottoman mosques and Venetian mansions blend in a peculiar way. In the countryside of this region in Crete, there are great monuments of nature and history travelers can visit. From gorges and streams on the foothills of Psiloritis Mount, palm trees and lush green vineyards to endless beaches off the Libyan sea, Rethymno is a world of destinations for nature lovers.
Top things to do
Wander around the old town of Rethymno with its beautiful monuments including the Rimondi Fountain, the Venetian Loggia, the Fortezza, the Municipal Garden, the Great Gate and the Mosques
Discover the Preveli Palm Forest, a natural monument of extreme natural beauty and a designated place of special beauty under the European Network Natura 2000 - it is quite interesting to visit the forest through a 4 hour hike in Kourtaliotiko Gorge that passes through enormous rock formations and rich vegetation!
Visit the Monastery of Arkadi, one of the most important monasteries in Crete, and a symbol of freedom during the Cretan Revolution in 1866, when the besieged inhabitants sacrificed themselves instead of surrendering to the Ottomans. It has been recognized as a European Monument of Freedom by UNESCO.
Visit the traditional village of Anogia - set on the foothills of Psiloritis Mountain, this village is known for its old Cretan dialect, the preservation of their traditions and customs as well as for its rich musical tradition!
Explore the Fortezza of Rethymno, one of the most impressive fortifications in Crete, which was built in the 16th century to protect the city against pirate invasions.