Chromonastiri

#126 among destinations in Greece

Museum, Specialty museum

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Chromonastiri is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of the former municipality of Rethymno. Chromonastiri is a traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value. Buildings with Venetian architectural elements are scattered throughout the village. In the years 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chromonastiri received an award of the '"cleaner and organized traditional community"' ()

Local name: Χρωμοναστήρι Ρεθύμνης Coordinates: 35°19'31"N, 24°30'42"E

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Eparchiaki Odos Perivolias-ChromanastiriouChromonastiri 741 00 CreteGreece

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+30 2831 075135

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

Nearby attractions include: Fortezza of Rethymno, Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Armeni Archaeological Site, Palaiontologiko Mouseio Rethymnou - Palaeontological Museum of Rethymno.

4 miNW
Venetian fortress with city and sea views
Fortezza of Rethymno, Rethymno
102 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, the Fortezza of Rethymno stands as a testament to the island of Crete's rich history. This imposing citadel, nestled in the heart of Rethymno, Greece, embodies the architectural prowess and strategic...
3.9 miNW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Rethymno
100 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is a museum in Rethymno, Crete, Greece.
2.8 miW
Cemetery
Armeni Archaeological Site
72 min walk • Armeni is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery on Crete, roughly eight kilometers south of the modern town of Rethymnon.
3.3 miNW
35°21'50"N • 24°28'39"E
Palaiontologiko Mouseio Rethymnou - Palaeontological Museum of Rethymno, Rethymno
84 min walk • Museum
3.8 miNW
35°22'15"N • 24°28'28"E
Museum of Contemporary Art Crete Mouseio Synchrones Technes Kretes, Rethymno
97 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
3.7 miNW
35°22'8"N • 24°28'26"E
Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno, Rethymno
95 min walk • Museum
5.1 miSW
35°17'23"N • 24°25'56"E
Bonripari Fortress
131 min walk • Ruins
2.5 miN
35°21'35"N • 24°29'46"E
Biotopoi nature park, Rethymno
65 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
3.7 miNW
35°21'55"N • 24°28'2"E
Demosia kentrike bibliotheke Rethymnou, Rethymno
96 min walk • Library
6.5 miSE
Town
Rhithymna, Monastiraki
167 min walk • Rhithymna or Rithymna or Rhithymnia, was a town of ancient Crete, Greece, which is mentioned by Ptolemy and Pliny the Elder as the first town on the north coast to the east of Amphimalla, and is spoken of as a Cretan city by Stephanus of Byzantium, in whose text its name is...