{"id":2050,"date":"2024-12-12T11:59:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=2050"},"modified":"2024-12-12T12:04:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T12:04:42","slug":"sightseeing-rethymno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/sightseeing-rethymno\/","title":{"rendered":"Attractions and Sightseeing in Rethymno"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2050\" class=\"elementor elementor-2050\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e75ade7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e75ade7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7c1496 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7c1496\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno is a historical and cultural city along the seaside on the island of Crete. It has an interesting Old Town, Venetian harbour, and many other historical landmarks showcasing all the ancient civilizations that once ruled here.<\/p><p>Join us as we share <strong>Rethymno sightseeing<\/strong> top picks for every type of visitor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0f5cd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b0f5cd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ffad809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"6ffad809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__6ffad809\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b4ad16 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51b4ad16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cac55c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cac55c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get to know Rethymno, Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575dc8c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"575dc8c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno is a lovely seaside town that perfectly balances historical sites with modern Mediterranean culture. Much more than just a summer holiday spot, the city&#8217;s roots trace back to the Minoan period. Over the centuries, Rethymno has seen a diverse amount of influences from Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek civilizations who came to settle on the island. As a consequence, each group left behind a unique mix of architectural and cultural influences.<\/p><p>One of the most standout features of <strong>Rethymno sightseeing<\/strong> is its Old Town. Famous for its maze of cobblestone streets that are lined with Venetian mansions, Ottoman mosques, and ancient fountains. Actually, Rethymno is the third-largest Old Town in Crete, making it a must-visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/crete-sightseeing\/\">sightseeing destination<\/a> for any history lover.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f416416 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f416416\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67de92ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67de92ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top attractions and historical sites in Rethymno<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bfe624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bfe624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno is full of historical landmarks that demonstrate its rich past and cultural legacy. From its Venetian fortresses to ancient monasteries, Rethymno\u2019s historical sites are impressive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4ccc8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a4ccc8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-571d7f2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"571d7f2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fortezza of Rethymno<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e44b7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e44b7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b46c9b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b46c9b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4682e833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4682e833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Standing on a hill overlooking the city and the Aegean Sea, the <strong>Fortezza of Rethymno<\/strong> is one of Crete\u2019s most iconic landmarks. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century to defend against Ottoman invasions, this large fortress has stone walls, bastions, and obviously, an amazing view of the sea and town below.<\/p><p><strong>What to See:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Main Gate.<\/li><li>St. Catherine\u2019s Bastion.<\/li><li>Erofili Theatre.<\/li><li>Mosque of Sultan Ibrahim.<\/li><\/ul><p>The fortress is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM (hours vary seasonally). Tickets are affordable at \u20ac4 per adult and free for children under 12.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3927f00 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3927f00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74137c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"74137c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/venetian-fortress-old-town-rethymno-crete.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-612\" alt=\"venetian-fortress-old-town-rethymno-crete\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c7ed0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c7ed0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f790979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f790979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rimondi Fountain<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcc84d6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bcc84d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37374dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37374dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87dc7e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87dc7e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Right in the heart of Platanos Square, the <strong>Rimondi Fountain<\/strong> is a beautiful Venetian landmark. Built in 1626 by Venetian governor A. Rimondi, the fountain has three lion heads that spout fresh water. It features elegant Corinthian columns and ancient Greek inscriptions, undoubtedly making it a popular stop for photos.\u00a0<\/p><p>The fountain has supplied drinking water to locals for centuries and still works today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca2cd08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca2cd08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-284d444 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"284d444\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Rimondi-Fountain-qyecsa0z0rn4ao0upukmb76s4uy0laygferuq08bz4.jpg\" title=\"Rimondi-Fountain\" alt=\"Rimondi-Fountain\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c7561 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6c7561\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab0477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ab0477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Archaeological Museum of Rethymno<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6208e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a6208e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-997450e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"997450e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c60c26b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c60c26b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located near the Fortezza, this small museum showcases artefacts from Crete\u2019s ancient civilizations, including the Minoan, Roman, and Venetian eras. Its exhibits include pottery, tools, jewellery, and ancient coins. Don&#8217;t miss the Minoan figurines dating back over 3,000 years, Roman statues and Byzantine relics.<\/p><p>The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM. Closed on Mondays. Tickets are \u20ac4 per person.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e0101f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e0101f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/rethymno-archaeological-museum\/\">Archaeological Museum of Rethymno<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79d01c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79d01c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d1808d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d1808d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Rethymno-Archaeological-Museum-relics-qve6dv5o3yl0uy1gzbasks402f2so2z49oya0dtdi8.jpg\" title=\"Rethymno-Archaeological-Museum-relics\" alt=\"Rethymno-Archaeological-Museum-relics\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9d7a7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c9d7a7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f010318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f010318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Old Town of Rethymno<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295341b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"295341b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b4cfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56b4cfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a865d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0a865d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wandering through Rethymno\u2019s Old Town is like stepping back in time. The streets are famously known to be labyrinth-like and are lined with stunning Venetian mansions, colourful townhouses, and hidden courtyards.<\/p><p><strong>Must-see spots include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Neratze Mosque (Church of Santa Maria): Originally a Catholic church, converted into a mosque by the Ottomans.<\/li><li>Venetian Loggia: A 16th-century building once used by Venetian aristocrats and now housing a collection of ancient coins and relics.<\/li><li>Guora Gate: The main entrance to the Old Town, dating back to the Venetian era.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75722a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75722a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17bbda0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"17bbda0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Things-to-do-in-Rethymno-qsvx40kzqa7aq5303q2a1q2oc8ai7ywh6w6a283wdc.jpg\" title=\"Things to do in Rethymno\" alt=\"Things to do in Rethymno\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9de5b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a9de5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a18d232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a18d232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monastery of Arkadi<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-217153c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"217153c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682d3fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"682d3fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b0d07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10b0d07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most historically significant sites in Crete, the <strong>Monastery of Arkadi<\/strong> played a crucial role in Crete&#8217;s fight for independence from Ottoman rule. Built in the 16th century, this important site is recognised by UNESCO for its architectural and historical importance. <strong>Rethymno sightseeing<\/strong> at the Monastery should include a stop at the central church, <em>Katholikon<\/em>, the museum and the memorial site.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s open daily from 9:00 AM &#8211; 7:00 PM (hours vary seasonally), tickets are \u20ac3 per adult, and free for children under 12.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd02b3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd02b3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfba755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfba755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Monastery-of-Arkadi-qyecs4dxvrfed091ms4uw8m0kjptb4c2emuxucgp0g.jpg\" title=\"Monastery-of-Arkadi\" alt=\"Monastery-of-Arkadi\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215f45f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"215f45f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd3990 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fd3990\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Walks through the city and its Venetian architecture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79921ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79921ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Begin your journey at Porta Guora, the historic main gate that marks the entrance to the Old Town. From here, wander through cobbled streets lined with Venetian mansions and Ottoman minarets. From there, stop along the small artisan shops, cafes, and churches to take in the Old Town.<\/p><p>Next, we suggest strolling along the Venetian Harbour. The 17th-century Lighthouse of Rethymno is one of the oldest in Greece and arguably the #1 <strong>Rethymno sightseeing<\/strong> stop.<\/p><p>Alternatively, for a more relaxed experience, take a walk along the Rethymno Promenade by the city&#8217;s beach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da38985 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da38985\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d41d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2d41d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recommendations for local restaurants and bars<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2eb6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b2eb6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dining in Rethymno is a great expereince as you can taste the best of traditional and modern Cretan flavours. Here are three top picks for an unforgettable culinary experience:<\/p><p><strong>Othonas<\/strong><br \/>Located in the Old Town, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/othonastaverna\/?locale=es_ES\">Othonas<\/a> is a family-run restaurant known for its authentic Cretan dishes like lamb with artichokes and homemade cheese pies. Its welcoming atmosphere and excellent service make it a local favourite!<\/p><p><strong>Taverna Zisis<\/strong><br \/>For traditional Cretan home cooking, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taverna-zisis.gr\/\">Taverna Zisis<\/a> just outside the city centre. It&#8217;s famous for its meze plates, perfect for sharing with friends and family.<\/p><p><strong>Prima Plora Organic<\/strong> Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar<br \/>For higher-end dining with seaside views, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaplora.gr\/en\/\">Prima Plora<\/a> serves organic, locally sourced dishes. Try the seafood pasta or grilled octopus paired with a Cretan wine while watching the sunset.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd612e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd612e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e78a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5e78a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/mousaka-Rethymno-qmjnbxtiapcb5e2nfkbnn0genk31dyfz8z6euhy7hs.jpg\" title=\"mousaka-Rethymno\" alt=\"mousaka-Rethymno\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437056e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"437056e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa6aff2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa6aff2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Activities to do as a family or as a couple<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1d272 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f1d272\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is so much to do in Rethymno, no matter the time of year you visit.<\/p><p>For families, enjoy shallow, family-friendly waters perfect for swimming and relaxing by the beach or a fun-filled day at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/best-waterparks-in-crete\/\">Crete\u2019s water parks<\/a> (perfect for the summer months). Lastly, try a Lyra workshop to learn about traditional Cretan music.<\/p><p>Couples can also enjoy more than just <strong>Rethymno sightseeing<\/strong>, with fun and romantic activities. Go on a wine-tasting tour at a local vineyard, try a couples spa treatment or take a romantic sunset cruise to see the Venetian harbour from the Aegean Sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4388870 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4388870\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f83e2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f83e2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Rethymno sightseeing is a must in Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a1831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83a1831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno is a beautiful destination where history, culture, and Mediterranean living come together. From its Old Town, Venetian architecture, and historical landmarks, Rethymno offers so much to see and do any time of the year.<\/p><p>When you&#8217;re ready to book your holiday in Crete, rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/\">Oreo Travel<\/a> for the best accommodation options on the island. Perfect for smaller apartments or larger seaside villas, <strong>Oreo Travel<\/strong> has it all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb0a604 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cb0a604\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9cfa0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"4b9cfa0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"171\" class=\"elementor elementor-171 elementor-226\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac42f27 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ac42f27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656ae1aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"656ae1aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21eaa22d elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"21eaa22d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/accommodation-in-rethymnon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Accommodation in Rethymno <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309d2f9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"309d2f9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea37a53 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7ea37a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/villas-rethymnon\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Villas in Rethymno <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd29ff5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bd29ff5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0def03 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7f0def03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/rentals\/apartments-rethymno-c1e6606\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apartments in Rethymno <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rethymno is a historical and cultural city along the seaside on the island of Crete. It has an interesting Old Town, Venetian harbour, and many other historical landmarks showcasing all the ancient civilizations that once ruled here. Join us as we share Rethymno sightseeing top picks for every type of visitor. Table of Contents Get [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2050","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rethymno"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Attractions and Sightseeing in Rethymno - Crete Greece Travel Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Come sightseeing in Rethymno. 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