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Archaeological site of Eleftherna
The archaeological site of Ancient Eleftherna located 30 kilometers south of the city of Rethymno, about 15 minutes away from Arkadi Monastery. It is one of the cities of the Dorians after their arrival on the island dating back to the 9th century BC.
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Church of St. Peter and Paul
The Church of St. Peter and Paul was a Catholic monastery of the Dominican order and is one of the first buildings of the Venetians after their arrival on the island. Located on the coastal avenue of the city next to the sea wall of the Venetian harbor.
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Ancient city of Lato
Ancient city of Lato is located 3 km north of the village Kritsa, in north-eastern foot of Mount Dikti. The city was built by the Dorians after their arrival on the island and dates back to the 5th century BC But probably pre-existed in the location.
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Municipal Garden of Chania
The Municipal Garden of Chania constructed by the philhellene Reouf Pasha. The plans of the garden began in 1870 following the European standards of the time and it was marked as the first charitable project of the city.
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Venetian port of Rethymno
The Venetian port of Rethymnon is one of the most picturesque places of the city, small in size but rich in beauty. Is the accomplishment of the Venetians to deal with the problem of siltation for the safety of ships.
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Bembo Fountain and Turkish Sebil
In Heraklion at Kornarou Square or "Valide Mosque", at the beginning of the paved market street, is the Bembo fountain, the first fountain with running water served the Venetian Candia.
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Folklore Museum of Agios Nikolaos
The Folklore Museum of Aghios Nikolaos is a private exhibition which opened its doors to the public in 1978. It is located near the bridge of Lake Voulismeni and is housed in the building of the old city port authority.
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Macheradika area of Chania and the art of Cretan knife
The Cretan people due to their rural majority but also because of the continuous invasions of conquerors on the island, gained a tradition in the art of knife making everyday tools and weapons of war that contributed to their revolutions.
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Vidiani Monastery
The monastery Vidiani located in Lasithi plateau, at the foothills of Louloudaki Mountain, on the way to the northwest exit of the plateau.
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Veli Pasha Mosque - Paleontological Museum
The Veli Pasha Mosque is located in the town of Rethymno, on the Mastaba area, so it is known also as the Mastaba Mosque. It was built in 17th century on the ruins of St. Ounoufrios temple.
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The pottery tradition of Thrapsano
The pottery is an art practicing in Greece since ancient times. The first ceramic findings have been discovered in Crete, dating to 7000 BC while the first clay vases of daily use are appeared in 6,000 BC.
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The windmills of Lasithi Plateau
The Lassithi Plateau has always been part of agriculture. One of the most useful tools of farmers from the late 19th century were the windmills, which were intended to water the fields by taking advantage of the constant winds.
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