Traveling around the island of Crete

Rethymno, situated on the north coast of Crete's third largest tourist center. Besides beaches, its main attraction is the lovely old town which is a compound of Venetian and Turkish styles. Old houses and scenic entrance porticos XV century, reminiscent of the Venetian rule. Lancet minarets, the memory of the Ottomans (XVIII century). In the city are the gates, when - what are called large. This construction of the XVI century can be seen today in the beginning of the street Etnikis Antitazeos. Following it to the port, we get to the Venetian loggia. In contrast, another example of the magnificent Venetian architecture, fountain Rimondi. Typical heads of lions, of which beats the refreshing water, have become the hallmark of the city. Just behind the fountain is the old Venetian port. This is one of the most frequented parts of the city. White lighthouse, which towers over the coast, appeared later than the port building, it is the memory of the Ottoman times. Read the rest of this entry »