Sfakia- Headquarters of the Cretan Revolutionaries in 1821

In the legendary Fragokastello in the municipality of Sfakia (prefecture of Chania) along with “Drosoulites” the first part of the action “Historical Religious Tourism” and “Ancient Cretan Diet” was completed which started in October 2012 from the Vitouri Gate of Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

“Free Besieged” the Cretans in the cave of Melidoni

Arkadi (a European monument of freedom), Ideon Andron (the “home” of Crete-born Zeus), Zominthos (the Greek worship center of Ideon Andron),Fortezza ( the Venetian fortress) and the captivation  of the German officer Kreipe (Hitler’s famous officer) constitute the first historical Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

The Heroic Resistance of the Abbots against the Invaders

“Vidiani monastery is situated on the northwest side of Lassithi plateau and it owes its name to Vidos, its founder. It is dedicated to the Life-giving Fountain. The building of the monastery started in 1854. On the 30th of May Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

Manuscripts – Books used as fillings for weapons during the Revolution

Temples, monasteries and caves of historical and religious interest located in the prefecture of Herakleion attract the interest of foreign and Greek visitors for their rich history. The writer and historic researcher George Panayiotakis in his book “CRETE-WHAT YOU SHOULD Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more