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The Hellenistic bridge in Eleftherna
The Hellenistic bridge in Eleftherna
The village of Eleftherna is 24km southeast from Rethimnon on a road right at Viran Episkopi (14km) of the Rethimnon - Iraklion highway. Route: Rethimnon - Viran Episkopi - Skouloufia - Eleftherna.
Eleftherna is one of the most important ancient locations in Crete and one of the largest sites, occupying a large area across two hills. Inhabited from Minoan times, it reached its peak and flourished during the Greek and Roman through to the Byzantine periods. Remains from all those eras can be seen in the area.
Recently archaeologists discovered traces of human sacrifice dating from the late eighth century B.C.
In the Archaeological Museum of Rethimnon there is a display of articles from the excavation.

Photos of Eleftherna:


An early Christian church in Eleftherna
An early Christian church in Eleftherna Roman tombs in Eleftherna
Roman tombs in Eleftherna
The Hellenistic bridge in Eleftherna
The Hellenistic bridge in Eleftherna


 
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Comment about Eleftherna
3 Wednesday, 21 November 2007 03:15
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ΕΙΝΑΙ ΜΙΑ ΠΟΛΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΗ ΠΕΡΙΟΧΕΙ ΜΕ ΛΙΓΟΥΣ ΑΛΛΑ ΚΑΛΟΥΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΝΩ ΑΠΟ ΟΛΛΑ ΚΑΛΛΗ ΚΑΡΔΙΑ.ΦΑΝΤΑΣΤΙΚΟΥΣ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΥΣ ΧΟΡΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΟΝΑΔΙΚΟΥΣ. ΜΕ ΜΙΑ ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΜΕΣΑ ΣΤΟ ΧΩΡΙΟ ΠΕΤΡΙΝΗ ΜΕ ΚΡΗΤΙΚΕΣ ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΕΣ ΓΕΥΣΕΙΣ.ΚΑΙ ΑΚΟΜΑ ΑΡΚΕΤΑ ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΣΜΑΤΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΑΝΕΤΗ ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗΣΑΣ ΣΤΟ ΧΩΡΙΟ ΠΟΥ ΜΟΛΙΣ ΑΠΕΧΗ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΠΟΛΗ ΤΟΥ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟΥ 24 ΧΙΛ.ΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΤΕ ΠΑΡΑ ΝΑ ΤΗΝ ΜΑΘΕΤΕ ΑΠΟ ΚΟΝΤΑ...

Comment about Eleftherna
2 Tuesday, 24 July 2007 13:05
arthur donnelly
If you get the chance to take the Yellow Train from Rethymno to visit Eleftherna take it, a lovely and relaxing way to see Crete, the views are beautiful and the ruins impressive and best of all, no need to walk in the cretan heat!!
Comment about Eleftherna
1 Friday, 28 April 2006 13:45
Ramon Best
This is well worth the trip if you are visiting the Arcadia Monastery by car. One word of caution - it is hard to find all of the sights -particularly the fenced area near the beautiful Saint Anna church. Try to get as much information off the internet before going.

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