City
of Rethymnon, Crete
The medieval
town of Rethymnon (ancient Rithymna), with it’s rich
presentation of Minoan, Cretan, Venetian and Turkish
architecture, offers a breathtaking view to the high
mountains and the astonishing blue of the Aegean Sea.
The Venetian fortress (Fortezza) and the picturesque
harbour constructed from the Venetian colonists, mosques
with minarets located on the small and narrow path walks
of the old town, Venetian mansions with strong oriental
configurations that give a special character to the city
of Rethymnon.
Visit Rimondi Fountain, built in 1626 by the governor of
Rethymnon, sports three lions with bulging eyes that
still spout water from their mouths into a marble bowl.
Take a leisurely walk around the fortress and let your
imagination run wild and picture yourself in front of
the many cannons defending the city from the pirates
that would be trying to invade it.
Opposite the fortress is the Archaeological Museum,
which is now housed in an old converted prison, exhibits
from the surrounding area include Neolithic finds,
Minoan pottery and an interesting collection of Greek
and Roman coins.
In the town there are other museums, national gardens
and the centre of modern art (Lefteris Kanakakis picture
gallery).
Shop till you drop in a variety of traditional and
modern shops from local products and handicrafts to
designer jewellery and leather goods. Unique museum
copies are available in the old town, and don’t forget
to take with you a bottle of the best olive oil in the
world.
Hotels, villas and apartments in Rethymno -
Hoteller, lejligheder og villaer i Rethymno
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