The monastery of Arkadi is 22km southwest from Rethimnon
and can be reached from a road south of the Rethimnon - Iraklion highway at 6km via Adele, Kirianna. The way is well signposted.
and can be reached from a road south of the Rethimnon - Iraklion highway at 6km via Adele, Kirianna. The way is well signposted.The Arkadi Monastery stands as a universal symbol of the struggle for independence. Because it was difficult to reach, Arkadi became an important centre of revolutionary activity during the Turkish occupation.
Photos of Arkadi Monastery:
The entrance and the inner courtyard of the monastery, Moni Arkadiou
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