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The memorial commemorates Crete's resistance to the German occupation during World War II. Anogia was completely destroyed; all the men were shot. A tragic place.

Anogia is also the home of the famous singer Nikos Xilouris (Psaronikos).

However, the most important moment in the village's history occurred during WWII after the kidnapping of the German general Kraipe and his transfer to Anogia. The Germans surrounded the village and massacred all the men who had not managed to escape to the Ida Mountains before destroying all 800 houses in the village.

Anogia has particularly close ties with Psiloritis and its landscapes. The locals are mainly engaged in agriculture and are known for their hospitality. Here you will find real Cretans who still wear traditional costumes.

Many of the small churches belong to local families, so they are not always open. This is also the grave site of two Cretan freedom fighters.

Historically very interesting, at some point an attempt was made to improve it for tourism, and as is so often the case in Crete, the money ran out and a bit of it remained, a shame. Nevertheless, it's worth a visit, although the cave now probably belongs more to pigeons than to people.

Here you will also find the house of the legendary singer Nikos Xilouris, which is open to everyone.

Apart from the history and the inglorious role of the Germans, Anogia is now a place worth seeing with nice taverns and the birthplace of the well-known singer Nikos Xilouris.