Ottoman Wooden Balcony, Rethymno
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Recommended by 38 out of 41 hikers
Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece
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Venetian Harbor of Rethymno – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Καλλιθέα01:56
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Old Town of Rethymno – Venetian Harbor of Rethymno loop from Μισίρια02:47
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Tips
The architecture of Rethymno changed during the Ottoman period, with wooden covered balconies (sahnisia) protruding from the upper floors of Ottoman residences.
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I once read somewhere that these balconies were intended specifically for women as a "viewpoint" into the street because during the Ottoman period they were often restricted to staying in their houses.
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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece
Best Hikes to Ottoman Wooden Balcony, Rethymno
- Easy
4.5
(145)
1,153
Venetian Harbor of Rethymno – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Καλλιθέα01:56
7.54km
30m
Intermediate4.6
(77)
554
Old Town of Rethymno – Venetian Harbor of Rethymno loop from Μισίρια02:47
10.9km
40m
Expert4.7
(154)
475
View of Myli Gorge and the sea – Venetian Harbor of Rethymno loop from Old Town05:50
20.2km
410m
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