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Prinias

#314 among destinations in Greece

Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
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Local name: Πρινιάς Γόρτυνας Ηρακλείου Coordinates: 35°9'0"N, 24°58'60"E
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Prinias – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • skinakas observatory6.4 miNW
    Observatories and planetariums

    Skinakas Observatory

    165 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.

  • zaros5.2 miSW
    Village

    Zaros

    134 min walk • Zaros is a village and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Faistos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 71.803 km². Population 2,953.

  • sacred caves of crete2.2 miNE
    Natural attraction, Nature, Cave

    Sacred caves of Crete

    57 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 asites3.9 miN
    35°12'22"N • 24°59'23"E

    Iera Mone tou Agiou Georgiou tou Gorgoleemonos, Kato Asites

    100 min walk • Church

  • agia varvara1.4 miSE
    Village

    Agia Varvara

    37 min walk • Agia Varvara is a village and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Gortyn, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 99.038 km². Population 4,587.

Where to next? Visit crete Crete region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Greece.

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