Rethymnon does not appear in history books before the Fourth Crusade. After the Venetians carved up the Byzantine Empire, they decided the spot could be made into a fine harbour for their trading ships. No Minoan palaces, Classical ruins or even Roman roads have been found here, though archaeologists speculate they may lie buried under […]
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Rethymnon Tours & Excursions
What to visit outside the town of Rethymnon A longer trip outside the town would include Arkadi, Eleftherna and Margarites, connected in a loop running into the hills southeast of town. The monastery of Arkadi This is the ultimate symbol of Cretan resistance to the Turks. In 1866, confronted by a force of 15,000 soldiers […]