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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

Arkadi Monastery

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    August 7, 2020

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    Arkadi Monastery is a former Orthodox monastery in Crete. It existed from the 14th century to 1866 and is the island's most important national monument. The monastery played a prominent role in the Cretan struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. You can still see the bullets shot by the Turks in the old tree and visit the former powder magazine, where the fighters and women and children blew themselves up so as not to fall into the hands of the Turks.
    Arkadi Monastery is a symbol of the pride of the Cretans.
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    August 30, 2021

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    The Arkadi Monastery (in Greek: / Μονή Αρκαδίου) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km (14 mi) to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island …

    December 11, 2021

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    The Arkadi Monastery (Greek Μονή Αρκαδίου) is a former Orthodox monastery on Crete. It existed from the 14th century to 1866 and is the island's most important national monument. The monastery played a prominent role in the Cretan struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. The monastery church was depicted on the 100 drachma note until the introduction of the euro.
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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Arkadi Monastery

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    1. Lake Potamoi – Arkadi Monastery loop from Archaya Eleutherna

    71.0km

    03:59

    1,420m

    1,420m

    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Elevation 490 m

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