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sacred monastery of arkadi

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fabiol574

The story behind the monastery truly is worth visiting it. If possible, get yourself a local guide or read before visiting. You will realize that the place really holds one good example of the true Crete stories. Besides that, it's simply a beautiful place to visit.
lindarN6914VI

We took the little yellow train, its a great way to see the sights, and to get to know the history of the country.
266JosephG

This Eastern Orthodox Monastery (Church and compound) built in venetian architecture looks like a fortress and sits on top of a fertile plateau about a half-hour drive south of Rethymno.In addition to the beautiful structures, the vegetation, the icons, frescos etc.. the place is charged with emotion. This site played an exemplary role in the Cretan resistance to Ottoman rule. In 1866 after three days of battle, the 964 Greeks of mostly women and children (that had sought refuge in the monastery) blew up barrels of gunpowder choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender; 846 died, the rest made prisoners while 3 or 4 did manage to escape.This place is really worth the trip!
andreat546

Both the monastery and its compound are delightful examples of Venetian architecture and are a nice break from the Byzantine. The picturesque twin gabled monastery contains fine icons and frescos. The monastery is the historic site of a mass suicide in defence against the Turks and is commemorated in a separate memorial. Entrance fee is €2.50.
576suec

Arkadi monastery is well worth a visit. It's history is amazing & it's buildings are in fantastic condition. Only about 30 mins drive from Rethymno.
AchilleasZ_12

...it is worthy to visit this monastery. It is not only because has an important place in local history and the Greek resistance for Ottomans, not only so many people sacrificed their lives by burning themselves, not only because Arkadi monastery was printed on 100 drachmas (banknotes before join the euro), but also because is a nice drive up to the mountain where the monastery is builded in a peaceful area. You will not regret this visit, believe me!
b_architect

This is the very special place with a unique spirit. If you are in Crete and can visit only one monestery, go for this one. It's location and architecture is simply picturesque. You will not be dissapointed.
LADYRAWDON

Cute little monastery about half an hour outside Rethimno,nice for a gentle wander around , but really it is a good job it is only euro 2.5, as there is not a lot to engage you after about 30 minutes.
tiffanywx

We visited here as my other half was interested in learning some history whilst on holiday.. It's not really my thing but went along obviously! The drive there is really pretty. There is a small fee to get in and the place itself has been restored well. It was a lovely hot day when we went but it wasn't over crowded or anything. For me the let down was that there was very little information on the place when we got there like dates and explanations of the history of the place - unless we were completely blind and missed it? We ended up having to Google it which kind of felt like it made the visit a bit pointless.
741sheilas

if you like history then it is worth a trip to go and see it they have a shop were you can buy there articals they make all the things in the shop them selves

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