The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Crete, Greece

November 19, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete

1. Vosakou Monastery

Milopotamos, Crete 74052 Greece
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Vosakou Monastery

2. Moni Palianis

Venerato, Crete Greece
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
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0%
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Moni Palianis

3. Monastery of Christ and St. Gedeon

Margarites, Crete Greece
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Monastery of Christ and St. Gedeon

4. Monastery of the Holy Cross Vosakos

50 kilometers East of the Town of Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Monastery of the Holy Cross Vosakos

5. Cathedral of St. Minas

Heraklion, Crete Greece +30 281 028 2402 http://www.allincrete.com/agios-minas-cathedral/
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
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0%
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Cathedral of St. Minas

Reviewed By DeryckWheeler - Margate, United Kingdom

Stopped in Heraklion on our recent Cruise. A visit to the Cathedral of St. Minas will not dissapoint. Stunning Interior and a dramatic Exterior. Not to be missed.

6. Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini

Karterou, Heraklion, Crete 71201 Greece +30 281 033 6316
Excellent
64%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
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0%
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini

Reviewed By hansolofh - Stockholm, Sweden

The museum om Christian art in Heraklion is a little gem. The church in this museum is placed is a very beautiful building and gives you a religious experience. And the collection of icons is very impressive. They are all very interesting and beautiful. The context they are made which is described gives you a lot more than just to look at them. It is not a museum that takes a lot of time but sticks in your memory of as a light and happy experience. It can be highly recommended.

7. Monastery of Arkadi

Arkadi, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece +30 2831 083135 [email protected] http://www.arkadimonastery.gr/
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 2,605 reviews

Monastery of Arkadi

Reviewed By avelko - Piraeus, Greece

An amazing 13th-century monastery with a long history and an important role in the revolution against Turks.Near the villages of Amnatos, Eleftherna and Margarites. It has an excellent museum, a two-aisled church, and a huge outdoor parking space.UNESCO has designated the Arcadian Monastery as a European Monument of Freedom.

8. Monastery of Panagia Chalevi

Chromonastiri, Rethymnon, Crete Greece http://www.imra.gr/moni-chalebi.html
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
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11%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Monastery of Panagia Chalevi

9. Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

Heraklion, Crete Greece +30 281 030 1702 http://www.cretanbeaches.com/el/%CE%B8%CF%81%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%BA%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AC-%CE%BC%CE%BD%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1-%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%AE%CF%84%CE%B7/%CE%BC%CE%BF%CE%BD%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CE%AE%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B7%CE
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.5 based on 179 reviews

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

Reviewed By matthewpJ6622GO - London, United Kingdom

Set up a mountain just off the main road, its as I said tranquil and peaceful. Well worth a visit just t see the church and view. Still in use as a monastery and well kept. Plenty of places to sit in the shade and just chill out for a moment or two.

10. Monastery of Kremasta

Neapoli, Agios Nikolaos, Crete 72400 Greece +30 2841 032405
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Monastery of Kremasta

The Monastery of Kremasta or Kremasti is located 14km north of Agios Nikolaos town, on the road to the village of Vrysses and the Lasithi Plateau. This beautifully situated monastery on the slope of Kavalaras hill overlooks the town of Neapolis which is only 3km away. It is built at an altitude of 397 m. and gives the impression that it is hanging, hence its name Kremasta which means "hanging" in Greek. The monastery is dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel and celebrates on 8 November.

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