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Category: East Crete, Sights | Comments

The venetian mantion of Voila

The venetian mantion of Voila

The village of Voila is 1km away from the village of Handras. It is a medieval deserted village protected by the Archaeological Offices of Eastern Crete. Passing through the village’s alleys you can still see the ruins of old houses and their rooms, their venetian features and through this sacred silence of the place you...

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Palekastro Ancient site

Palekastro Ancient site

At the northernmost edge of the eastern coast of Crete lie the ruins of a settlement which flourished during the Late Minoan period (1550-1220 B.C.). At the same site, however, are preserved remains of the Early and Middle Minoan periods (3000-1550 B.C.), mostly cemeteries with well-built ossuaries, and ruins of spacious houses. The site ceased...

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Mochlos in Sitia

Mochlos in Sitia

Mochlos is a small island in the Bay of Mirabello, 44 km West of Palekastro and House Margot. The little fishing village opposite the island is worth to visit, despite the 44km of distance, and has the same name and is famous among Cretans for its specialities served in the local harbour tavernas. In Minoan...

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Kato Zakros Minoan Palace

Kato Zakros Minoan Palace

The palace at Zakros has two main building phases: the old palace was built in c. 1900 B.C., and the new one in c. 1600 B.C., but was destroyed in 1450 B.C. along with the other centres of Minoan Crete. The palace at Zakros is the fourth in terms of size, among the Minoan palaces....

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