Dreros

#192 among destinations in Greece

Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

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Dreros, also Driros, near Neapoli in the regional unit of Lasithi, Crete, is a post-Minoan archaeological site, 16 km northwest of Agios Nikolaos. Known only by a chance remark of the 9th-century Byzantine grammarian Theognostus, archaeology of the site shows Dreros to have been initially colonised by mainland Greeks in the early Archaic Period about the same time as Lato and Prinias. ()

Local name: Δρήρος Coordinates: 35°15'29"N, 25°37'34"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, Lake Voulismeni, Ammos, Milatos Cave.

6.7 miSE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos
171 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming coastal city of Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is a treasure trove of history and culture. This museum may not have the towering presence of the Eiffel Tower, but it stands as a...
6.9 miSE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Lake Voulismeni, Agios Nikolaos
177 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming Cretan town of Agios Nikolaos, Lake Voulismeni is a small yet captivating body of water that exudes an aura of myth and beauty. This picturesque lake, with its serene waters and steep cliffs, offers a tranquil retreat from the...
7 miSE
35°11'14"N • 25°42'57"E
Ammos, Agios Nikolaos
180 min walk • Beach
4.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Milatos Cave
113 min walk • The Milatos Cave is located in the village of Milatos, Lasithi Prefecture in Crete. Here, in 1823, 2,000 female children were slaughtered by Hassan Pasha's army after a long siege. In remembrance of this sacrifice, an engraved...
4.7 miE
Town, Ruins
Naxos
121 min walk • Naxos or Naxus was a town of ancient Crete, according to the Scholiast celebrated for its whetstones. Some classicists have doubted the existence of this city. The islands Crete and Naxos were famed for their whetstones, hence the confusion. Modern scholarship and archaeology seem to confirm its existence.
5.8 miSE
35°12'39"N • 25°42'43"E
Cretan Olive Oil Farm
149 min walk • Farm
1 miW
Town
Neapoli
27 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Archaeological Museum of Neapoli, which houses a collection of artifacts dating back to the Minoan and Roman periods. History enthusiasts will be captivated by the ancient treasures on display, providing a fascinating insight...
7 miSE
35°11'25"N • 25°43'7"E
Iris Museum, Agios Nikolaos
179 min walk • Museum
6.6 miSE
Island
Nikolos, Agios Nikolaos
168 min walk • Nikolos, also known as Nikolonisi, Nikolo Nisi, and Agios Antonios, is an island close to the northeastern coast of Crete. Administratively it comes within the Agios Nikolaos municipality in Lasithi.