Voyager Info Crete

22/04/2025

The archaeological site of Malia is located 3km east of Malia, next to the wetland and the beach of Potamos. It was an important Minoan city and housed the third largest Minoan palace, after Knossos and Phaestus. According to mythology, Sarpedon reigned here, who was brother of Minos and son of Zeus and Europa. Sarpedon was expelled by his brother Minos and then took refuge in Lycia in Asia Minor.
Till 1880, the existence of the city was totally unknown when the land owner of the Chrysolakkos area discovered a few sheets of gold a few meters west of the palace. This gave rise for the excavations in the wider area by gold diggers. In 1915 Joseph Hatzidakis started excavations in the harbor, while in 1921 the French Archaeological School continued the works in Chrysolakkos, where they found one gold jewel depicting bees, which is considered the most important finding of Malia and is exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
The city's name is still unknown, although it is probable that it was either Tarmaros or Milatos. The city minted its own coins depicting, on both sides, the goddess Athena and two dolphins. Moreover, the town covered an area of 1 square kilometer, with neighborhoods built sparsely around the palace. The first palace was built around 1900BC occupying an area 8800sq.m., but it later destroyed in 1700BC. The palace had two floors with a central courtyard with a rectangular shape and four wings. The most important part was its west side. There were warehouses with many pots and jars, royal rooms, workshops, a weapons room (where the famous royal scepter was found) and altars. The palace was destroyed again in 1450BC, either by an earthquake or by attack.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Malia Palace cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete/minoan-times-palaces-and-sites/malia-minoan-palace

20/04/2025

19/04/2025

The monastery of Panagia Chrisoskalitissa is located 72km south of Chania, very close to the magnificent lagoon of Elafonissi. It reminds of an imposing fortress, perched on a 35m high rock with boundless sea views.
The name of the monastery means Our Lady Gold-stepped in Greek. This is taken after one stair out of 98, which, according to tradition, was gold. It is said that only those who really believe in god can still see it. However, another version says that the golden stair was sold by the Patriarchate to solve the economic problems of the monastery during the Turkish Era.
The temple has two aisles dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the Holy Trinity. The exact date of the establishment of the monastery is unknown. Near Chrisoskalitissa there was the monastery of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos), which operated during the Turkish Period. On the beach, next to the monastery, a small fishing village of the Middle Minoan period has been identified.
According to the tradition, here were buried in 1527 the rebels Georgios and Peter Kantanoleon, for whom the Cretans Weddings were written by Zambelios.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Monastery of Panagia Chrisoskalitissa cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete/monastery-of-panagia-chrisoskalitissa

18/04/2025

Goumenospilios is a small cave located in Agiofarago Gorge, about 80km south of Heraklion, next to the cavernous chuch of Saint Anthony. Its entrance is very small, but the inner is very spacious, with a lighting hole on the roof. The cave has no decor, but is nonetheless a historical place.
Agiofarago has always been a place of asceticism, now managed by the Monastery of Odigitra in Sivas. According to the legend, 300 hermits lived in Agiofarago and did never communicate with each other, except for the day of Resurrection. On that day, they gathered all together in the cave and sat on the 300 stones that were around. Afterwards, they counted how many stones were not occupied, so as to estimate how many of them had died during the last year.
In the background of the cave there are remnants of buildings and an old wall, the use of which is not known. These may be remnants of an older temple or a building that facilitated the daily life of the monks who used the cave as a residence.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Goumenospilios Cave cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/caves/goumenospilios-cave-agiofarago

17/04/2025

Hersonissos
The Open-air Museum Lychnostatis was founded in 1986-1992 by the doctor and collector Georgios Makrakis. The buildings themselves are some of the main exhibits as they were built thoroughly with the prevalent raw materials (stone-wood-clay). No bulldozers, excavators or other mechanical means have been used in the construction. It started in 1992 as a private museum and in 1993 the Friends of the Museum Association was founded. The museum has sections for audiovisual media and publications, educational programs, traditional products, documentation.
The thematic categories of the museum are the traditional architecture of Crete (Cretan urban and rural house, church, old school, etc.), the traditional occupations and professions (weaving workshops, natural dyes, pottery, apiary, mitato, threshing floor, press, raki distillery), modern Cretan art (exhibition with works by Cretan artists), pre-industrial technology (windmill, olive mill, carob mill, press of aromatic herbs).
The museum was nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award in 1996, while in 1997 it received praise from the University of Crete in the "Eleftherios Platakis" environmental protection competition.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Open-air Museum Lychnostatis cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/museums/folklore-museums-and-collections/open-air-museum-lychnostatis-hersonissos

16/04/2025

Portela Gorge is located at the south of the prefecture of Heraklion and the stream coming in it drains the basin of Ano Viannos and transfers water to the South Cretan Sea. The canyon entrance is located at Hondros village and its exit is at Keratokambos. It is one of the most dangerous canyons in Greece and only experienced canyoners can cross it. Especially after rainfall, visiting the gorge can turn fatal. However, there is a walkable trail and road running aside the gorge, that runs from Hondros to Keratokambos, but its beauty cannot be compared with the inner part of the canyon.
It is a very beautiful and yet wild gorge, that’s why it is a legend of the region and considered as one of the most known canyoning spots of Crete alongside with Ha and Arvi. During winter and early spring it has the largest quantity of water, compared to the rest gorges in the area. The canyon has 25 technical descents and the highest is 30m, the altitude difference between entrance and exit is 340m. Due to the inaccessibility of the area, the locals know mainly the last waterfall of Richtra at its exit, where anyone can approach without equipment.
The canyon is intersected by five faults which are responsible for its creation alongside with the gully erotion. These faults split Portela into three parts that make the gorge to have great diversity in plants, landscapes etc. Additionally something unique in this canyon is the huge quantities of mud that it contains. Perhaps this is because the appearance of the “Viannos” rock formation appearing before the gorge. This formation contains large quantities of argil, which the waters flow brings into the canyon. The trademark of the gorge is the beautiful Sifoni (siphon), a large waterfall in a dolin, the "bottom" of which has been opened leaving the waters to continue their course.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Portela Gorge cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/gorges-and-canyons-in-crete/central-crete-gorges-heraklion/portela-gorge

14/04/2025

The small plateau of Ziros lies east of Armenohandrades plateau, at the point where the economic centre of the area, the village Ziros, is located. The village is picturesque and here you will find very basic services, such as gas station and bank. Ziros has faced a modest growth, a key driver of which is the military camp with the radar of the Greek Air Force, standing on a neighboring mountain. Vineyards and gardens are cultivated on this small fertile plateau. Typical is the use of metal windmills for pumping water, such as mills in the Lasithi Plateau, and there are some small lakes.
Ziros is the starting point of the narrow snake-like road with the countless turns, running close to the deserted villages Hametoulio and Lamnoni and ends at the beautiful beaches of Xerokambos. The narrow track is really majestic, crossing the wild and arid mountains and overlooking the turquoise waters of Mazida beach, the small islandsKavali and, in the background, Koufonisi Island. It is certain that in many places, you will stop to take many photos.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Ziros Plateau cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/plateaus-and-planes/ziros-plateau

13/04/2025

The monastery of Preveli (or Prevelis) is located 37km south of Rethymnon, in a beautiful natural setting on the western slopes of Megalos Potamos (the exit of Kourtaliotiko Gorge) and the palm grove of the area. It includes two separate monasteries which are located 1.7km from each other, the Kato (Lower) Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos and the Piso (Back) Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos.
Unlike Kato Monastery, the Piso Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos operates as a male monastery and is actually the monastery of Preveli. It is built on the rocky cliffs of Mesokorfi Mount, at an altitude of 170m, and has incredible sea views. The complex is built in shape Π, with the two-aisled church of the monastery in its center. The temple has a magnificent icon screen and its two aisles are dedicated to Saint John the Apostle (celebr. May 8) and the Annunciation. Around the church, there are the buildings of the abbot, the dining room, the baking room, the library, the creamery, the wax workshop, the monks' cells, the cemetery, etc.
Many of the valuable objects (sacred vessels, vestments, gospels) and icons are exhibited in a small museum, inside the monastery. A large number of icons (16th-20th century) have been collected from Kato Monastery, Piso Monastery, and various chapels owned by Preveli.
The exact date of the monastery's founding is unknown, but there are indications that there was a small monastery in the 10th-century monastery. According to tradition, the monastery takes its name after a murderer coming from Preveliana village, who left his home and was installed here in the 16th century. However, it is likely that the monastery takes its name from Akakios Prevelis, who renovated the monastery in 1670.
Preveli has linked its name with the participation of its monks in each of the liberation struggles of Cretans. One of the greatest personalities of Crete was the abbot of the monastery, Melchizedek Tsouderos (1803-1823). Melchizedek was a member of the Society of Friends (a secret organization. Its purpose was to overthrow Ottoman rule over Greece) and first organized the revolution of 1821 in Crete. He took part in several battles, but he was killed heroically in 1823.
During the German occupation (the 1940s), the monastery hosted more than 5000 allies who fought in the Battle of Crete. Indeed, near Perth of Australia, there is a tourist village and a monastery named Prevelly, founded by -the survivor and forever grateful to Preveli monks- veteran soldier, Geoffrey Edwards.
Moreover, Preveli is famous for the Holy Cross (Timios Stavros) stored in the temple, which was donated by Abbot Effraim Prevelis and is considered miraculous. The cross bears part of the True Cross at its base and comes from Constantinople. According to tradition, during the battle of Amourgeles in Heraklion (1823), the Cross fell to the Turks who sold it to some Genoese pirates. When in November of the same year they sailed near Preveli Lake, the ship stopped although the weather was windy. For three days, the ship could not move, until the pirates delivered the Cross to the monks. Moreover, when the N***s captured the monks of Preveli in 1941, they took the cross. However, the plane that was about to carry the cross to Germany, could not take off with no explanation. Once the Germans delivered the Holy Cross to the police station of Chania, the plane took off.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Preveli Monastery cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete/preveli-monastery

12/04/2025

Rousolakos is located 91km southeast of Agios Nikolaos, right next to the beach of Hiona. Here, the archaeologists have discovered an important town of Minoan Crete covering an area of more than 50 acres, which flourished particularly at the end of the Minoan Age till 1450BC.
The city was excavated by the British School of Archaeology in the early 20th century, while the work are carried out till today. The findings from Palekastro are exhibited at the Museum of Sitia.
Bones have been found in graves, which helped anthropologists study the physique of the Minoans. The men had an average height of 1.60m and women 1.50m.
The town is divided into 9 districts separated by a main road. Like all great Minoan towns, the visitors get impressed by the sewage system. There are also large rooms, shrines, storage houses, olive and wine press, etc. A shrine dedicated to Diktaean Zeus (belonged to Itanos) is probably the most important building, which was probably destroyed in the 4th century by the early Christians.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Roussolakos Minoan Town cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete/minoan-times-palaces-and-sites/roussolakos-minoan-town-palekastro

09/04/2025

The archaeological site of Gortyn (or Gortys) is located 45km south of Heraklion, near the village Agii Deka and next to the road connecting Agii Deka with Mires. The city covered a large area on the sides of the river Mitropolianos (or Litheos), even today surrounded by the ancient olive grove of Gortyn.
The area was inhabited since 3000BC, while during the Minoan era it evolved as one of the largest cities of Crete. Indeed, in the 3rd century BC it surpassed Phaestus and managed to possess the harbor of Matala, while retaining its port in Levina (current Lentas) and Lassea (current Chrysostomos). The town reached its peak during the Roman Empire, when the Romans moved the capital of Crete and Cyrenaica (today’s Libya) in Gortyn. The city was finally destroyed by the Arabs in 828AD, after arounr 10 centuries of prosperity.
The city of Gortyn is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The first archaeological works started in 1884 by the archaeologists Federico Halbherr and Stefanos Xanthoudides, after they discovered the Great Inscription of Gortyn. In 1898 the first excavations started, which continue till today.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Ancient Gortyn cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete/classical-and-greco-roman-era/ancient-gortyn

08/04/2025

The Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon is temporarily housed in the basilica of Agios Fragiskos (St Francis) in the old town of Rethymnon. From 1991 to 2015 it was housed in the pentagonal fort-building, opposite the main gate of the fortress Fortezza built by the Ottomans to protect the entrance to the castle and later used as prisons.
It hosts exhibits from various excavations around the prefecture of Rethymnon which represent all periods from the Neolithic Age to the Roman period. Among the most important exhibits of the museum is a urn depicting a hunting scene, a figurine of a Minoan goddess, a marble statue of Venus, the violin-shaped marble idol found in the cave if Gerani, a semi-enclosed clay vase with stem and a cap, a head of a terracotta female figurine and other significant findings.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/museums/archaeological-museums-and-collections/archaeological-museum-of-rethymnon

07/04/2025

The gorge of Roza is an offshoot of the gorge of Ambelos. It starts from the area of Ano Kera, near the monastery of Panagia Kera Kardiotissa and meets the rural road that runs inside the gorge Ambelos near the village Gonies. Hiking in the riverbed is impossible due to steep descents, but there is a well marked hiking trail on the sides. Moreover, the sides are impressive, with visible geological formations that attract the eyes of the visitors, with their special beauty special. The gorge has surface water after heavy rains which is seen from the oleanders growing in the riverbed.
The name Roza is taken after the pinkish (roz means pink) colors of the walls. According to another version, the gorge served as a place for disposing the sterile animals (e.g. donkeys) in the past. Thus, the locals refered to the gorge as "Stira Za" (i.e. sterile animals) that was later paraphrased to "Sti Roza" (e.g. in Roza).
The gorge Roza is technical, meaning that it is not possible to hike in its bed as there are many steep descents (rappels) that require the use of special technical equipment and training. For those involved in canyoning, they should know that the largest rappel is about 18m high, the points are secured with relays from the speleological clubs of Crete and the descent of a small group takes about 3 hours. The gorge is close to Heraklion and is easily accessible, therefore is often used for canyoning schools.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Roza Gorge cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/gorges-and-canyons-in-crete/central-crete-gorges-heraklion/roza-gorge

06/04/2025

The monastery of Preveli (or Prevelis) is located 37km south of Rethymnon, in a beautiful natural setting on the western slopes of Megalos Potamos (the exit of Kourtaliotiko Gorge) and the palm grove of the area. It includes two separate monasteries which are located 1.7km from each other, the Kato (Lower) Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos and the Piso (Back) Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos.
Kato Monastery
The first monastery complex, that the visitor first meets, coming from Rethymnon, is the Kato Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodomos (St. John the Baptist), which is ruined. It is located near the Megalos Potamos River and the arched bridge of the area. It is an irregular set of buildings with a central courtyard, in the center of which you can see the church of Saint John the Baptist. The church is surrounded by the buildings that housed the dining room, the cooking room, the abbot room, the cells, an olive oil press, warehouses, etc. The monastery was formerly used all year round, as the surrounding areas were ideal for cultivation and farming. However, it was later abandoned, as it was destroyed and looted several times by the various conquerors of Crete.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Preveli Monastery cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/monasteries-in-crete/preveli-monastery

05/04/2025

Omalos plateau in the province Viannos is located at the southern foot of the second-highest peak of Mount Dikti, Afendis Christos (2141m), 60km southeast of the city of Heraklion. It can be accessed through the forest road starting from Kato Simi, but there are also alternative routes that are worth driving. Another road starts from Ano Viannos and merges another one from Kefalovrisi and then heads to Omalos through the peak Pandoura (1513m). The third road starts from the village of Miliaradon near Embaros and comes south and parallel to the wild gorge of Erganos.
This small plateau is almost unknown to all Cretans, who confuse it with the famous White Mountains in the White Mountains in Chania prefecture (West Crete). The plateau of Viannos is smaller than Omalos in Chania, thus it is also frequently called Small Omalos. Omalos is a wonderful place worth visiting, combined with trips to the nearby mountains, gorges, and picturesque villages. Here you will experience the wild beauty of authentic Crete, away from any human urban activity. Omalos is the starting point for various hiking trails, the most famous being the path from Kato Symi, the path from Kefalovrisi, and the path that ascends to Afendis Christos Peak.
In Omalos there is nothing, except the small chapel dedicated to the Holly Spirit (Agio Pnevma ). The plateau is only used by local shepherds during the summer months. Every winter the plateau is dressed in white, making the landscape very beautiful. When the snow melts in the center of the plateau a small lake is formed, which is still there till early summer.
Omalos was the spot where the famous hero of the writer Ioannis Kondylakis, Patouchas, was grazing his animals in his novel Patouchas.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Small Omalos Plateau cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/plateaus-and-planes/small-omalos-plateau-viannos

04/04/2025

This part of the E4 European trail ascends on the east slopes of Agia Irini Gorge with amazing views to the surrounding pine and cypress groves and concludes in the plateau Omalos, the starting point of many popular trails in the White Mountains (such as Samaria Gorge, Gigilos Peak and Kallergis shelter).
Starting from Sougia, apart from the gorge of Agia Irini, we can choose the alternative route that comes through the beautiful settlement Koustogerako. We initially follow the asphalt road that passes through the gorge and then follow the road that reaches the village Livadas and Koustogerako. From there we can reach Koustogerako at an altitude of 500 meters. The route from Sougia to Koustogerako main square is entirely in paved road. However, there are some subpaths you can follow, such as the nice stone paved trail of Livadas - Koustogerako.
From Koustogerako main square we follow the dirt road to the southeast that ascends to the church of Transfiguration of the Christ (Metamorfosi). We meet the church and keep walking in the main dirt road for about 2km (from the village square). At the end of the road we meet a pen and keep walking in the path heading north. The trail from hereon is signed with red marks, heads northwards and approaches the bare peak in front of us. After several kilometers we meet the road to Greleska observatory (on the left) and turn right till we meet the road connecting Agia Irini to Omalos and turn right. We soon pass the position Seliniotikos Giros, namely the southwest passage to the plateau Omalos, where we stop.
As the entire route needs 7-8 hours to explore, we suggest that you drive the first part to Koustogerako and then walk the rest 4:30 hours to Omalos plateau or break the course into two days (Sougia - Koustogerako and Koustogerako-Omalos)
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Sougia - Koustogerako - Omalos cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/what-to-do-in-crete/outdoor-activities-and-adventure/trekking-and-hiking-in-crete/the-e4-european-trail/e4-sougia-koustogerako-omalos

03/04/2025

Cave Sarhos, Honos or Nychteridospilios is located west of the village Sarhos, at an altitude of 276m. It is one of the largest and most important caves of Crete, which is particularly loved by cavers because of its complexity and large length. The total paths in the cave exceed the length of 1500m, while the depth of the cavern reaches 230m. The entrance is 4.5m wide and 3m high. One characteristic of the cave is the alternating rooms and spacious corridors/galleries. The cave, in all its routes, has a downhill slope. Honos is a part of the ancient underground torrent that brought the water from Mount Ida to the north coast. The decoration of the cave is limited, old and disintegrated. Prevalent decor items are stalagmites, stalactites and some corallines. The cave is home to three major species of bats in Crete. Thus, this is why locals call the cave Nychteridospilios, which means “cave of the bats”.
The cave is divided into two sections. The first section starts from the entrance and extends 780m in length and 130m in depth. It is the active part of the cave, which receives inputs of water in extremely rare cases. The second section starts from the end of the previous part and extends along the cave until the depth of 228m. This is the seasonally active network, where there is a strong flow of water in rainy seasons, making it extremely dangerous. It is no coincidence that in November 2003, the cave became known nationwide for a very difficult mission to rescue 3 cavers, who were trapped in the cave after rainfall. The rescue operation lasted 4 days and was very tough.
The cave is also called Honos (i.e. cave that swallows), and actually it is a sink that drains water flowing through the gaps found in "Krousonas Livadi " and "Vromonero” plateaus. During heavy rains, large amounts of water enter the cave through the lower levels. Honos was studied in 1975, flowing 23 cubic meters of water from its entrance. It is one of the major suppliers of Almyros spring, which is located 13.5 km northern.
The cave has always been used by the residents of the region, either shepherds or for seeking protection. It has great historical importance, since during the revolts against the Turks, people used it as a refuge (1746-1896). Especially in the revolution of 1866-69, women from the village took refuge in Chonos to protect themselves from Turks. The failure of the Turks to burn the cave with the women, forced them to sign a protocol with the head of the guards of the cave, Philippakis. This had a favorable impact on the Cretan struggle against Turkish occupation.
In 2015 a very rare phenomeno took place in Sarhos. The very strong rain- and snowfalls of this year made the cave flood from its entrance. This phenomenon was last seen in 70s.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Sarhos Cave cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/caves/sarhos-cave

02/04/2025

Ancient Lappa was built near the current town of Argyroupolis, located 27km south of Rethymno. The area is now famous for its springs with waterfalls, its old mills and the lush green landscape that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Lappa, later Lappi or Lambi, is one of the towns said to have been founded by Agamemnon in Crete. In Lapa fled the citizens of Lyttos after the massacre of Lyttos by Knossos. In 193 BC Lappa became ally with Teos and in 183BC with Pergamon.
The city flourished till 68AD, when the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus destroyed it. It recovered as a Roman town with special privileges at the end of Roman Era. It s glory is mirrored in the magnificent monuments that have been found and the coins minted. In the area, Roman baths and basilicas with mosaics have been identified, inscriptions and statues of Zeus, Aphrodite and Dionysus. It also seems that the Cave of Agia Dynami played an important role, with the very important spring that gushes through the rock.
Moreover, next to the village there is the temple of the Five Virgins (Thekla, Marianna, Ethane, Martha and Mary), who are believed to have died there. Next to it lies the Roman necropolis with carved tombs, in a green area with a water spring and a plane tree that has been designated a natural monument.
After the arrival of the Arabs in Crete, the town and the Diocese founded by Apostle Titus were destroyed. During the Venetian period, the city passed from the hands of Hortatsis family to Alexios Kallergis. Then it again thrived, which is strongly reflected to the splendid Venetian buildings of the village. The Turks called the town Gaidouropoli (i.e. Donkey Town) till 1822, when the rebels renamed it Argyroupolis. In Argyroupolis took place the General Assembly of Crete in 1867 and 1878, the year that Cretans declared the Union of Crete with Greece and the attempt failed.
Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Ancient Lappa cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/history-of-crete/archaeological-sites-in-crete/classical-and-greco-roman-era/ancient-lappa-argyroupoli-pente-parthenes