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An ancient Greek city (perhaps a city-state) with a preserved archeological site. A museum about it is also near the site.
Eleutherna, also called Apollonia (Ancient Greek: Ἀπολλωνία), was an ancient city-state in Crete, Greece, which lies 25 km southeast of Rethymno in Rethymno regional unit. Archaeologists excavated the site, located on a narrow northern spur of Mount Ida, the highest mountain in Crete. The site is about 1 km south of modern town of Eleftherna, about 8 km north east of Moni Arkadiou, in the current municipality of Rethymno. It flourished from the Dark Ages of Greece's early history until Byzantine times.
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(Ιερά) Μονή Αρκαδίου/Αρκάδι
It has a museum and a gallery. The local people sacrificed themselves for freedom on this place on the November 8th, 1866 by blewing it up. It is southeast of Rethymno toward Heraklion, on a fertile plateau 23 km from the city. It is still inhabited by some monks and it still has its own Orthodox celebration days.
Ψηλορείτης
The largest mountain in Crete at 2400 m and a UNESCO Geopark. Be careful when climbing there due to the unstable terrain.
Κρήνη Ριμόντι
A preserved Venetian fountain built by an aristocratic family. It has three mask-shaped taps/faucets with constant water flowing. The water, through potable, it is not recommended to drink from there, unless you are 100% sure. Ask a local.
Νερατζέ Τζαμί και Πλατεία Μικρασιατών
A preserved Ottoman mosque with its minaret now used as a concert hall. A square called the Mikrasiaton is near the mosque and the 1st Primary (Elementary) School is visible from the square.
Φορτέτζα/Φορτέτσα
The preserverd fortified acropolis of the city. A mosque, though not operating, is still preserved, and so do a few other buildings and walls. Built on a small hill near the coast, it has a breathtaking view of the city and the sea.
Πρέβελη
A monastery complex 37 km south of Rethymno consisting of two monasteries; the Κάτω (Kato, "lower") and the Πίσω (Piso, "back"). The main one is a Stavropegiac and Patriarchal Monastery dedicated to Saint John the Theologian (Evangelist). Also known as the "great river" (Μεγάλου Ποταμού) monastery, it is known for the revoluition against the Axis during World War II.