Apesokari

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Apesokari is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery. It is also a modern village with a population of 103 and is built at 155 m above sea level. It is in the municipality of Gortyna in the south of Heraklion regional unit, Greece. ()

Local name: Απεσωκάρι Ηρακλείου Coordinates: 35°1'0"N, 24°57'0"E

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Apesokari – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gortyna, Gortyn code, Koumasa, St Titus Church.

3 miN
Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Gortyna
77 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Crete, Gortyna is a captivating archaeological site that tells the tale of an ancient city that once flourished as a powerful and influential center in the Mediterranean. Known for its rich history and remarkable ruins, Gortyna offers a unique...
3.2 miN
Ruins
Gortyn code
83 min walk • The Gortyn Code is an ancient and significant archaeological treasure located on the island of Crete, Greece. Etched into the stones of the Odeon, or music hall, in the city of Gortyn, this code is one of the oldest and most complete sets of law codes from ancient...
4.2 miSE
Cemetery
Koumasa
109 min walk • Koumasa is the site of a prepalatial cemetery on Crete. The cemetery is located between Loukia and Koumasa near the southern border of the Mesara plain, right at the foothills of the Asterousia-Mountains.
3.1 miN
Church
St Titus Church
80 min walk • Gortyn, Gortys or Gortyna is a municipality, and an archaeological site, on the Mediterranean island of Crete 45 km away from the island's capital, Heraklion. The seat of the municipality is the village Agioi Deka. Gortyn was the Roman capital of Creta et Cyrenaica. The area was first inhabited around 7000 BC.
4.8 miNW
Town
Moires
124 min walk • Moires is a town 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.

Apesokari

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Apesokari plan & book

Apesokari – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Gortyna

Gortyn code

Koumasa

St Titus Church

Moires