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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_029.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_028.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of three levels of the palace of Phaistos  which is magnificently sited on a rocky crest overlooking the fertile Messara Plain. In the foreground is the upper level with its Hellenistic ruins: below it is the west court with the theatral area and grand staircase which leads to the vast central court in the distance. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_016.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_035.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_033.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_031.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of one of the four large stone circular storage pits at the south end of the West Court that has had a cobbled road built through it which is possibly part of the Processional Causeway which starts in the west court.  The pits also known as Kouloures, date from the first palace period (1900-1700 BC) and were generally regarded as depositories for offerings from the Palace or granaries. They are identical to the pits found at Knossos. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_025.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. Part view of the remains of the east wing complex which faces the central court. It consisted of a room with polythyra and an L shaped colonnade open to the view to the east. A lightwell south of the polythyron room leads to the antechamber of a small Lustral Basin. The valuable cult objects discovered in the Lustral Basin, such as rhyta (libation vessel), horns of consecration, double axes and ritual rhyton in the shape of a head of a bearded man possibly connect this area to liberation rituals.  The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_017.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View along an excavated path that borders (to the right) the jumbled ruins of the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_045.tif
  • Multi domed Ottoman Mosque of the Janissaries on the waterfront of the Venetian Harbour. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The mosque was built in 1645 after the conquest of the Turks in Crete. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_038.jpg
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the east from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the fertile Mesara plain. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_037.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the North from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the towering peaks of Mount Ida also known as Psiloritis, the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 metres (8060 feet). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_032.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of one of the four large stone circular storage pits at the south end of the West Court. Also known as Kouloures, the pits date from the first palace period (1900-1700 BC) and were generally regarded as depositories for offerings from the Palace or granaries. They are identical to the pits found at Knossos. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_026.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of an intact or preserved storeroom of the west wing ground floor with a large pithoi or jug slightly in view. There are 10 rooms in total, and they were used to store grain, oil, wine, and olives in vast storage jars or pithoi. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View inside one of the storerooms of the west wing ground floor. There are 10 rooms in total, and they were used to store grain, oil, wine, and olives in vast storage jars or pithoi. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_020.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the Queens Megaron located in the southernmost area of the Royal apartments. Now under protective cover, the Queens chamber consisted of a spacious hall with a double colonnade opening onto a lightwell. The floors were paved with gypsum slabs with red plaster filling the interstices. Gypsum was also widely used for benches running around the lower part of the walls. The upper walls were decorated with frescoes depicting plant motifs. Two rhyta-hornlike drinking vessel, were found here; one is decorated with cult symbols of the double axe and sacral knot while the other bears a reed pattern. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_018.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the large paved West Court and Theatral Area at the palace of Phaistos. It is bounded by a high wall which supports the Upper Court which is on a higher level. At the foot of the wall are eight wide steps which formed the seats for spectators to view religious events and festivals taking place in court.  These date from the time of the first palace (1900-1700 BC). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_009.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of long staircase that leads down from the upper court to the west court of the palace of Phaistos. . The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_011.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the Grand Staircase with its shallow twelve steps carved partly into rock which lead up to the second Palace (1700 -1450 BC). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_006.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the large paved West Court and Theatral Area at the palace of Phaistos. It is bounded by a high wall which supports the Upper Court which is on a higher level. At the foot of the wall are eight wide steps which formed the seats for spectators to view religious events and festivals taking place in court.  These date from the time of the first palace (1900-1700 BC). To the side of the court is the Grand Staircase with its twelve steps which lead up to the New Palace. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_005.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the Grand Staircase with its shallow twelve steps carved partly into rock which lead up to the second Palace (1700 -1450 BC). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_002.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of three levels of the palace of Phaistos  which is magnificently sited on a rocky crest overlooking the fertile Messara Plain. In the foreground is the upper level with its Hellenistic ruins: below it is the west court with the theatral area and grand staircase which leads to the vast central court in the distance. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_001.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of a headless marble statue of an unknown Roman figure of the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_062.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks and marble column stumps from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_054.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks and marble column stumps from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_056.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks and marble column stumps from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_053.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View along an excavated path that borders (to the right) the jumbled ruins of the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_046.tif
  • Gortys. Crete. Greece. View of a well preserved Roman altar within the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the Praetorium complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_044.tif
  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of one of the delightful and atmospheric maze of stoned tiled winding narrow alleyways that are lined with colourful potted plants and replete with overhanging balconies, cafes, art and craft shops and charming stone homes fronted with ornate doorways. The alleyways are located behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest and second largest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_112.jpg
  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of one of the delightful and atmospheric maze of stoned tiled winding narrow alleyways located behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_103.jpg
  • Venetian Lion of St. Mark, coat of arms and date on the Sabbionara Moncenigo Bastion and gate. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The Bastion was completed in 1591 and formed part of the Venetian fortification of the town. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_061.jpg
  • Multi domed Ottoman Mosque of the Janissaries on the waterfront of the Venetian Harbour. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The mosque was built in 1645 after the conquest of the Turks in Crete. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_039.jpg
  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of the multi domed waterfront Ottoman Mosque of the Janissaries which was built in 1645 after the conquest of the Turks in Crete. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_037.jpg
  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of the multi domed waterfront Ottoman Mosque of the Janissaries which was built in 1645 after the conquest of the Turks in Crete. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_036.jpg
  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of the beautiful Venetian harbour of the town of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest and second largest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. The harbour which is has a restored Venetian lighthouse at its entrance is ringed by pastel coloured charming old Venetian buildings elegant neo classical town houses and ottoman mosques whilst behind the waterfront are a delightful and atmospheric maze of winding narrow alleyways lined with colourful potted plants and replete with restored palaces, ornate doorways and balconies. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_028.jpg
  • The seven arched vaulted rooms of the sixteenth century Venetian arsenal in the Venetian harbour. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_005.jpg
  • Venetian harbour ringed by pastel coloured old buildings and elegant neo classical town houses. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Chania_002.jpg
  • Preveli. Crete. Greece. View of the façade of the 19th century church at Moni Preveli or the Monastery of Preveli which is located on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Remotely and idyllically set overlooking the Libyan sea, the late sixteenth century Monastery with its rustic monk’s buildings surrounded by palm trees has a revered place in Greek history for its critical resistance against Turkish and German invaders.  Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Rethymno_Region_018.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of one of the four large stone circular storage pits at the south end of the West Court. Also known as Kouloures, the pits date from the first palace period (1900-1700 BC) and were generally regarded as depositories for offerings from the Palace or granaries. They are identical to the pits found at Knossos. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_027.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the remains of the monumental Propylaea, the most impressive entrance to the new palace (1700-1450 BC). The portico consists of a central column – only the base is preserved today, flanked by pilasters. There followed a solid wall with a double opening and a colonnade of three columns. The floor of the Propylaea complex was paved with gypsum slabs which gave it a sumptuous appearance. The colonnade opened onto a large open-air light well through which rainwater drained away. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_015.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the vast central court which belongs to the old palace (1900-1700 BC). It was used in the New Palace with minor alterations to its orientation and dimensions. It is a rectangular, stone paved open area and would have been lined with covered walkways or porticos on its long sides, with alternating pillars and columns of which the bases are still visible today. The central court was the focus of the economic, social and religious activity of the palace and there are indications that bull leaping was also performed here. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_014.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the vast central court which belongs to the old palace (1900-1700 BC). It was used in the New Palace with minor alterations to its orientation and dimensions. It is a rectangular, stone paved open area and would have been lined with covered walkways or porticos on its long sides, with alternating pillars and columns of which the bases are still visible today. The central court was the focus of the economic, social and religious activity of the palace and there are indications that bull leaping was also performed here. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_013.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the Grand Staircase with its shallow twelve steps carved partly into rock which lead up to the second Palace (1700 -1450 BC). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_007.tif
  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the large paved West Court and Theatral Area at the palace of Phaistos. It is bounded by a high wall which supports the Upper Court which is on a higher level. At the foot of the wall are eight wide steps which formed the seats for spectators to view religious events and festivals taking place in court.  These date from the time of the first palace (1900-1700 BC). To the side of the court is the Grand Staircase with its twelve steps which lead up to the New Palace. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Phaistos_003.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of a headless marble statue of an unknown Roman figure of the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_061.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks and marble column stumps from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
    Greece_Crete_Gortys_055.tif
  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks and marble column stumps from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. Part view of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks, marble column stumps and fallen columns from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins of stone blocks and marble column stumps from the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortys. Crete. Greece. View of a well preserved Roman altar within the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. Originally built in the 1st century BC to house the Roman governor of the newly formed province of Crete and Cyrenaica, the Praetorium complex included a basilican hall used as law courts, private residences and a shrine dedicated to Augustus. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View over excavated ruins to the Odeon and the modern building sheltering the blocks of Law code Gortys. Scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain lays the Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys which is a former ancient capital of Crete.  Gortyn prospered during the period of the Dorian city states in the 6th century BC and achieved the status of the capital of Crete after the Roman invasion in 67 BC. It kept this title until the Arab conquest in 828 AD. Gortyn is said to have sheltered Hannibal after his defeat in 189 BC at Magnesia.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of the courtyard of the Roman Catholic Church in the beautiful Venetian harbour town of Chania. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania and is a delightful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of one of the delightful and atmospheric maze of stoned tiled winding narrow alleyways located behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. Statue of an Greek Orthodox priest in front of the Orthodox Cathedral in the beautiful Venetian harbour town of Chania. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania and is a delightful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Narrow stone tiled alleyway lined with colourful facades and pot plants, back street of the old town of Chania. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Pink Bougainvillea drapes a narrow stone tiled alleyway corner in the back streets of the old town of Chania. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of one of the delightful and atmospheric maze of stoned tiled winding narrow alleyways that are lined with colourful potted plants and replete with overhanging balconies, cafes, art and craft shops and charming stone homes fronted with ornate doorways. The alleyways are located behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest and second largest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Venetian Lion of St. Mark, coat of arms and date on the Sabbionara Moncenigo Bastion and gate. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The Bastion was completed in 1591 and formed part of the Venetian fortification of the town. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of a charming colourful stone building replete with an ornate doorway, potted flowers and plants in one of the delightful maze of winding and atmospheric narrow alleyways that are situated behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest and second largest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • The Sabbionara Bastion and gate also known as the Moncenigo bastion. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The Bastion was completed in 1591 and formed part of the Venetian fortification of the town. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of one of the delightful and atmospheric maze of stoned tiled winding narrow alleyways located behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Arcade or Cloister of the Venetian-built Dominican Monastery of San Nicolo. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Aptera. Crete. Greece. Panoramic view of the White Mountains (lefka Ori) that dominates Western Crete. The limestone mountain range highest summit peak is Pachnes at 2453 meters (8,048 feet). The ancient city of Aptera is situated in a commanding position high above Souda Bay in the region of Chania, North Western Crete.
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  • Preveli. Crete. Greece. View of the abandoned ruins of the original Monastery of Agios Ioannis also known as Kato Preveli which is surrounded by imposing landscape on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. The monastery was abandoned in the 17th century in favour of amore seclude location a few kilometres further on. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Preveli. Crete. Greece. View of colourful flowers in front of the rustic Monastic quarters at Moni Preveli or the Monastery of Preveli which is located on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Remotely and idyllically set overlooking the Libyan sea, the late sixteenth century Monastery with its rustic monk’s buildings surrounded by palm trees has a revered place in Greek history for its critical resistance against Turkish and German invaders.  Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Preveli. Crete. Greece. View of the rustic Monastic quarters at Moni Preveli or the Monastery of Preveli which is located on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Remotely and idyllically set overlooking the Libyan sea, the late sixteenth century Monastery with its rustic monk’s buildings surrounded by palm trees has a revered place in Greek history for its critical resistance against Turkish and German invaders.  Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Preveli. Crete. Greece. View of tourists within the grounds of Moni Preveli or the Monastery of Preveli which is located on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Remotely and idyllically set overlooking the Libyan sea, the late sixteenth century Monastery with its rustic monk’s buildings surrounded by palm trees has a revered place in Greek history for its critical resistance against Turkish and German invaders.  Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Agia Galini. Crete. Greece. View of the stunning mountainous landscape near the coastal town of Agia Galini on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Agia Galini. Crete. Greece. View of the stunning mountainous landscape near the coastal town of Agia Galini on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Agia Galini. Crete. Greece. View of the picturesque former fishing hamlet of Agia Galini which is nestled among imposing mountains on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Agia Galini. Crete. Greece. View of the stunning mountainous landscape near the coastal town of Agia Galini on the south coast of Crete within the province of Rethymno. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the east from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the fertile Mesara plain. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View to the north from the archaeological site of Phaistos of the fertile Mesara plain and surrounding mountains. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of one of the four large stone circular storage pits at the south end of the West Court. Also known as Kouloures, the pits date from the first palace period (1900-1700 BC) and were generally regarded as depositories for offerings from the Palace or granaries. They are identical to the pits found at Knossos. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. Part view of the remains of the east wing complex which faces the central court. It consisted of a room with polythyra and an L shaped colonnade open to the view to the east. A lightwell south of the polythyron room leads to the antechamber of a small Lustral Basin. The valuable cult objects discovered in the Lustral Basin, such as rhyta (libation vessel), horns of consecration, double axes and ritual rhyton in the shape of a head of a bearded man possibly connect this area to liberation rituals.  The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View inside one of the storerooms of the west wing ground floor. There are 10 rooms in total, and they were used to store grain, oil, wine, and olives in vast storage jars or pithoi. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the spacious Kings Megaron located in the Royal apartments in the north part of the Palace. Now under protective cover, the large Kings chamber consisted light wells, porticos and the floors were paved with gypsum slabs with red plaster filling the openings. The upper walls were decorated with frescoes. Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the remains of the monumental Propylaea, the most impressive entrance to the new palace (1700-1450 BC). The portico consists of a central column – only the base is preserved today, flanked by pilasters. There followed a solid wall with a double opening and a colonnade of three columns. The floor of the Propylaea complex was paved with gypsum slabs which gave it a sumptuous appearance. The colonnade opened onto a large open-air light well through which rainwater drained away. The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of long staircase that leads down from the upper court to the west court of the palace of Phaistos. . The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Phaistos. Crete. Greece. View of the Grand Staircase with its shallow twelve steps carved partly into rock which lead up to the second Palace (1700 -1450 BC). The Minoan palatial city of Phaistos or Phaestos was the second most important Minoan palatial city in Crete after Knossos and is situated in central southern Crete in the Iraklio prefecture. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the Nymphaeum which dates from the second century and is situated north of the Praetorium. It had a rectangle plan, 17 by 8 metres and included a rectangular cistern, 11.5metres long, 4.5 m wide and 1 m deep. The water flowed from the cistern into three marble basins and from them, through spouts onto the paved courtyard. In Byzantine times it was used as a public fountain. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of an ancient Greek inscribed stone block within the vast Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the jumbled ruins including fallen marble columns of the northern stoa of the imperial temple beside the Praetorium complex at the archaeological site of Gortyn. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the scare remains of the Temple of Pythian Apollo which was the holiest sanctuary in Gortyn and known throughout the ancient world. The temple was built in the 7th century BC above an earlier Minoan temple, and was remodelled in the Hellenistic period and then was converted to a Christian church in the 2nd century AD. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View of the scare remains of a Roman theatre with half of its cavea surviving near Temple of Pythian Apollo at the archaeological site of Gortyn. The vast Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys, a former ancient capital of Crete, are scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain in the prefecture of Iraklio. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. View over excavated ruins to the Odeon and the modern building sheltering the blocks of Law code Gortys. Scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain lays the Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys which is a former ancient capital of Crete.  Gortyn prospered during the period of the Dorian city states in the 6th century BC and achieved the status of the capital of Crete after the Roman invasion in 67 BC. It kept this title until the Arab conquest in 828 AD. Gortyn is said to have sheltered Hannibal after his defeat in 189 BC at Magnesia.
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  • Gortyn. Crete. Greece. Rear view of the Christian Basilica of Agios Titis at Gortyn. Dating from the 6th century, the Byzantine church it is the best preserved early Christian church in Crete and was the seat of the Archbishops until the Arab invasion. Scattered among fields and olive groves in the middle of the Messara plain lays the Greco-Roman ruins of Gortyn or Gortys which is a former ancient capital of Crete.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of one of the delightful and atmospheric maze of stoned tiled winding narrow alleyways that are lined with colourful potted plants and replete with overhanging balconies, cafes, art and craft shops and charming stone homes fronted with ornate doorways. The alleyways are located behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest and second largest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. Panoramic view of the Orthodox Cathedral which dates from 1860 and is located in the beautiful Venetian harbour town of Chania. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania and is a delightful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Arcade or Cloister of the Venetian-built Dominican Monastery of San Nicolo. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Arched stone tiled winding narrow alleyway behind the waterfront. Chania Town. Crete. Greece.  Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Arched stone tiled winding narrow alleyway behind the waterfront. Chania Town. Crete. Greece.  Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of a brown haired dog in front of charming colourful buildings replete with ornate doorways, balconies, potted flowers and plants in one of the delightful maze of winding and atmospheric narrow alleyways that are situated behind the waterfront of Chania which is Crete’s prettiest and second largest city. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • The Sabbionara Bastion and gate also known as the Moncenigo bastion. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The Bastion was completed in 1591 and formed part of the Venetian fortification of the town. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • The seven arched vaulted rooms of the sixteenth century Venetian arsenal in the Venetian harbour. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • The seven arched vaulted rooms of the sixteenth century Venetian arsenal in the Venetian harbour. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Chania. Crete. Greece. View of seven arched vaulted rooms of the sixteenth Venetian arsenal in the beautiful Venetian harbour town of Chania. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania and is a delightful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Multi domed Ottoman Mosque of the Janissaries on the waterfront of the Venetian Harbour. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. The mosque was built in 1645 after the conquest of the Turks in Crete. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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  • Venetian harbour ringed by pastel coloured old buildings and elegant neo classical town houses. Chania Town. Crete. Greece. Situated on the north western part of Crete, Chania or Hania is a wonderful mix of east and west and has wonderful architectural legacies of firstly the Venetians who arrived around 1300 and stayed for 400 years and then the Turks who ruled the city for 250 years after that. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean.
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