Gortys, once the Roman capital of Crete and northern Africa

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P l a c e s   of   I n t e r e s t

Iraklion is the largest city of Crete and is therefor the mainport

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Knossos, the ancient city, where king Minos once lived and ruled.

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Lassithi, the fertile plain, high up in the mountains is the granary of Crete

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Malia, the second city in Minoan time where the brother of Minos ruled

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Toplou, the monastery in eastern Crete where a lot of rebellion took place

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Vathipetro, in the middle of Crete's vineyards is the centre of wine-culture

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Fourni, in greek the oven,lies on top of a hill outside Archanes.

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Chania,the capital of Crete, is situated in the western part of the island

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Anogia is a mountain village, where a lot of knitting and handcrafts work is made.

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