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Kera Eleousa Monastery
The foundation of Kera Eleousa Monastery dates back to the late 16th century. There are written testimonials of the 17th…
Agios Ioannis Theologos Monastery (Monastery of St. John the Theologian)
The Monastery, dedicated to St. John the Theologian, is somehow related to and associated with the Monastery of St. John…
Gorge of Karteros
Karteros Gorge is located east of Heraklion. It is part of a wider geological complex that consists of Astrakiano Gorge,…
Cave of Skoteino
The cave of Skoteino is located in the Municipality of Chersonissos, 23km east of Heraklion and 1 km northwest of…
Dia Island
Dia is an uninhabited small island, north of the island of Crete. It is located approximately 7 miles from Heraklion…
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- Dia Island
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Argirakio Ethnological War Museum
The Argirakio Ethnological War Museum is located in Episkopi. It was founded by Michael Argyrakis and has been operating since…
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- CULTURAL
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- Episkopi Village
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Koutouloufari village
Koutouloufari is located near Chersonissos Port and is built on the slope of Mount Pyrgia at an altitude of 100…
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- Koutouloufari
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Roza Gorge
The Roza Gorge is located in the Municipality of Chersonissos and specifically on the western slopes of Mount Dikti. It…
Lychnostatis Museum
At the east side of Chersonissos Port, the Cretan Open-air Museum Lychnostatis is located. It is a lively, folklore museum…
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- CULTURAL
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- Chersonissos Port
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Panagia Gouverniotissa
The church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) is the Catholicon of a destroyed monastery, dating back to the Venetian Rule era.…
