Monasteries
![]() | There is historical evidence for the existence of more than 5000 byzantine churches and monasteries in Crete. Most of them are really old and were built during the first and second Byzantine period. Monasteries can be found in remote areas all over the island. |
All of them have a long history and played an important role during the Turkish occupation and the liberation of Crete.
Some of the monasteries that are worth visiting are: Agia Triada, Arkadi, Chrisoskalitissa, Gouverneto, Moni Odigitrias, Preveli, Toplou, Varsamonero and Vrondisi.
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Heraklion
The prefecture of Heraklion is the biggest on the island and is surrounded by Ida mountains and Lassithi
Chania
The prefecture of Chania occupies the west section of the island. It's a mainly mountainous region with the White Mountains
Rethymno
The prefecture of Rethymno lies between two large mountain ranges, the White mountains and Ida
Lassithi
Lassithi is the easternmost prefecture of Crete. Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture is a cosmopolitan, coastal town on Mirabello bay.



