To commemorate the Cretan liberation struggle against the Turkish rule, in particular the battle in Arkadi, several monuments of the Cretan heroes are erected here.

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November 26, 2023

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The 1866 square was named in honor of the Cretans' great revolution (1866 to 1869) against the Turks, which culminated in the Arkadi Holocaust.
The square's informal name from 1866 …

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Very interesting for those interested in history.

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1866 Square (Platia 1866)

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