Unique Place
Enjoy your holidays in Rethymnon
Stay in the heart of Rethymno Town
The Old Town of Rethymnon is built on the cape of the north beach that cuts off from the mainland and goes into the sea.
Through a complex of two-storey and three-storey houses, minarets of the Ottoman mosques, the 19th century bell tower of the Metropolitan Church and the lighthouse at the mouth of the port emerge, which as they rise to the sky contribute to the picturesqueness of the city and enrich it with variety.
Constantine Fortezza Rooms is 600 meters from Rethymno Town center.
Old Town
the Historic Center of Rethymnon
Today, the Historic Center of Rethymnon preserves in a large part the urban fabric of the years of Venetian rule with two main streets and small alleys leading to public and private buildings and some small squares that have remained unchanged over time. The period of Ottoman rule left its own architectural features. Kiosks (sahnisia) were added to the buildings, symbols of the Muslim faith (alem) and inscriptions were added to the doors, Venetian monasteries were turned into mosques with minarets, while fountains and baths were built, thus giving the city a new character.
Due to these special features, the Old Town was designated in 1967 as a Historic Preserved Monument, and in 1985 as a Traditional Settlement.
What's nearby
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Historical and Folklore Museum 0,3 χλμ.
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Venetian Fortress 0,3 χλμ.
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Venetian Harbour 0,3 χλμ.
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Centre of Byzantine Art 0,4 χλμ.
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Archaeological Museum of Rethymno 0,5 χλμ.
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Municipal Garden 0,6 χλμ.
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Arkadi Monastery 15,6 χλμ.
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Museum of Ancient Eleftherna 18,6 χλμ.
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Toscana 0,3 χλμ.
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Cafe/bar Store 311 0,4 χλμ.
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Cafe/bar Lux 0,4 χλμ.
Closest airports
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Chania International Airport 65 χλμ.
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Heraklion International Airport 85 χλμ.