Rethymno Greece , a town in Crete Greece since antiquity

The Cretan town of Rethymno or Rethimno has existed,

in peace, since antiquity. Many historical sites and

buildings have been very well preserved. It is the

site of one of the best kept castles in Greece.



Rethymno or Rethimno Crete in Greece off course is a town of about 4000 people,

located on the island of Crete.

The town has existed here since

antiquity, but because of its location it was never

the focus of fighting and uprisings, and so has a more

gentler history than other Cretan cities in Greece.



In ancient times, Rethimno Greece minted its own coins. One

coin still in existence shows a city crest of two

dolphins in a circle.



Rethymno Crete began growing from a settlement to a city when it

became an important stop for Venetian conquerors

making their way from the city of Iraklion Crete to the city

of Chania Crete in Greece. This was after the Fourth Crusade in the

early 1200's.



The old town section of Rethymno Greece is almost entirely

Venetian. It is one of the best preserved towns in

all of Crete Greece. Many of the Cretan buildings from the 1500's, with

their arched doorways and stone staircases, are still

used. The old town still has narrow streets winding

their way down to the harbors in Crete.



Today the serenity found in its history is found in

town. There is a large city garden where friends,

neighbors and guests gather for shade and tranquility.

Because of its history, Rethymno Crete has The Fortetza castle, a

Venetian castle that is one of the largest, best

preserved castles in all Greece. The Fortetza castle in Crete was

built in 1573 to protect the town. Original walls,

churches and buildings remain, as does the panoramic,

sweeping view of the Mediterranean Sea. It is still

possible to walk the harbor wall to an old Venetian

lighthouse.



The old town is in close proximity to long, sandy

beaches. In fact a ferry delivers visitors right into

the old town. In exploring the city, guest have the

choice of heading toward the modern, well developed

strip of large hotels, or of finding the quiet,

intimate places in the more romantic old town.





Rethymno Crete is where one will find the Philosophical

School and University Library of the University of

Crete. The School of Social and Political Sciences is

also here.



Rethymno Greece blends old and new. Minarets and mosques

surviving since the time of Turkish occupation are

near shops. The main minaret is used today as a music

school. The noted Rimondi Fountain sits next to a

caf?. Gifts shops offering herbs, cosmetics, books,

jewelry and pottery lure shoppers into the colorful,

buzzing streets.



Rethymno Crete is noted for an open air market held on

Thursdays. Rethymno Greece is noted for wine tasting,

offering more than 460 different Greek wines or may we say Crete or Cretan wines.

Rethymno city is noted for hosting the largest Carnival

celebration in all of Crete Island.



The city is surrounded by gorges, monasteries, old

villages and ancient churches. Residents and guest

alike love to travel into the outlying hills to get a

full view of the city.



Guests include a species besides the typical human

traveler. Every summer, from June through August, sea

turtles return home to Rethymno to lay eggs on their

natal beaches in Crete.

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