Ancient Gortyn
Roman capital of Crete and the famous law code.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
History & culture
Minoan palaces, museums, monasteries, castles
Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilisation, Europe’s first advanced Bronze Age culture, and later ruled by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans. You can walk through Minoan palaces in the morning, a Venetian harbour at lunchtime and a monastery that symbolises Cretan independence in the afternoon.
Vrontisi Monastery
A Venetian monastery above Zaros.
Churches & monasteries · Gortyna
Lebena
Ancient harbour town with a sanctuary of Asclepius at Lentas.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
Archaeological Museum of Messara
Finds from Phaistos and Gortyn in one place.
Museums · Gortyna
Hidden gem
Ancient Rizinia (Prinias)
A hilltop ancient town with big views.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
Hidden gem
Temple of Apollo Pythios
The main temple of ancient Gortyn.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
Hidden gem
Wine Presses of Prinias
Carved stone wine presses.
Archaeological sites · Gortyna
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