The Egyptian Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world, prevails at the entrance of the port of Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. The sea-tossed stone lighthouse which stands at the edge of the breakwater is not only the “guard” of the old Venetian harbor, but it is also the most photographed landmark of the Prefecture.
The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km (14 mi) to the southeast of Rethymno on the island of Crete in Greece. It is one of the Orthodox monasteries that accentuate the catholic and ecumenical character of the Church. Each year the monastery welcomes and hosts visitors and pilgrims coming here from various countries and faraway civilizations.
Located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, around 15 kilometers from Chania Town, the Monastery of Agia Triada Tsagarolon is one of the most important religious complexes of the late period of the Venetian occupation of Crete. This is a prime example of the Cretan Renaissance, which became a model for a whole series of other monasteries in the wider area.
Knossos Palace is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur. It is located on the outskirts of Heraklion, and remains a popular tourist destination. Knossos is considered by many to be the oldest city in Europe.
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture.
Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout the centuries; that’s why there is a plethora of Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman structures to look out for!
