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Rethymno Attractions: Beaches, Archaeology & More |
| A. The monestary of Preveli | |
| This historical site includes the peace memorial and the history of the Battle of Crete. Read More | |
| B. Arkadi Monestary | |
| Kostis Giamboudakis ignited a gunpowder storeroom at the Arkadi Monestary in 1866 as part of a fight for Cretan freedom from Turkish occupation. | |
| C. Fortezza / Fotress at Rethymno | |
| Built by the Venetians in 1573 to protect the island from the Turks, this fortress has interesting architecture and history. Read more. | |