The Ottoman baths, also known as Hamam in Turkish, are a fascinating Rethymno attraction. They date from 1670 and are located on Radamanthyos Street in the Old Town. The floor is marble, and there are windows high up on the walls that allow light to enter the rooms. Although the structure has been properly conserved, the baths are not available Read more…

The Antifonitria Monastery of Virgin Mary (Panagia) is located in Miriokefala, a little hilly town 29 kilometers southwest of Rethymnon Town, on the boundary between the Rethymnon and Chania prefectures. This monastery is supposed to have been founded in the 11th century by Saint John Xenos or Hermit, who is also credited with founding several other monasteries around Crete. According Read more…

The Ecclesiastical Museum is located at Mitropoleos Square, in the Cathedral of Rethymnon Town. It was founded in 1994. Sacred utensils, priest vestments, and religious artefacts from the mid-nineteenth century are among the displays. The most famous of these is a historic bell tower clock from 1894, which operated until 1986 before being replaced with an electronic clock. A lithium Read more…

The Rethymnon Historical and Folklore Museum is housed in a 17th-century Venetian building on Vernardou Street in the Old Town. This museum was founded in 1973 with the goal of collecting and studying regional folklore. The museum moved into this two-story Venetian structure in 1995, complete with an internal courtyard and outstanding architectural elements. This museum has exhibits ranging from Read more…

The lovely Public Garden, which is located in the center of Rethymno Town, is a great treat for visitors of all ages. Within the park, there is a zoo that provides tourists a taste of Crete’s diverse biodiversity. The gardens are beautiful and well-known across Crete, attracting a large number of tourists. The public garden is a great place to Read more…

The former Venetian and Ottoman dominances have left their imprint on Rethymno in the shape of structures such as the Fortezza and the Big Door, among others. The fortification commands a magnificent panorama of the city and the port beyond. The Big Door stands at the entrance of Rethymno’s Old Town. The entry door is one of the few remaining Read more…