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Krousonas

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Local name: Δήμος Κρουσώνα Coordinates: 35°13'60"N, 24°58'60"E
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Krousonas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skinakas Observatory, Anogeia, Sacred caves of Crete, Iera Mone tou Agiou Georgiou tou Gorgoleemonos.

  • skinakas observatory5 miW
    Observatories and planetariums

    Skinakas Observatory

    129 min walk • Skinakas Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the eponymous peak of Psiloritis, on the island of Crete, Greece. It has a 1.3 m modified Ritchey–Chrétien telescope and a 0.3 m Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope, which are operated by the University of Crete and the Foundation for Research & Technology – Hellas.

  • anogeia6.9 miNW
    Locality

    Anogeia

    175 min walk • Anogeia is renowned for its traditional Cretan music and dance, and visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture by attending one of the village's lively festivals or cultural events. The village is also home to a number of artisan workshops where visitors can...

  • sacred caves of crete4.3 miS
    Natural attraction, Nature, Cave

    Sacred caves of Crete

    110 min walk • Sacred caves and peak sanctuaries are characteristic holy places of ancient Minoan Crete. Most scholars agree that sacred caves were used by the Minoans for religious rites, and some for burial.

  • iera mone tou agiou georgiou tou gorgoleemonos kato asites1.9 miS
    35°12'22"N • 24°59'23"E

    Iera Mone tou Agiou Georgiou tou Gorgoleemonos, Kato Asites

    49 min walk • Church

  • heraklion university sports hall7.4 miNE
    Sport, Sport venue

    Heraklion University Sports Hall, Heraklion

    189 min walk • Heraklion University Sports Hall, is a small multi-purpose indoor arena that is located in the city of Heraklion, on the island of Crete, in Greece. It is located near the University of Crete.

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