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Monastiraki, Rethymno: Traversing space and time

Archaeological Site

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Surrounded by a sea of olive trees, the whole of Monastiraki is a living monument, preserving traces of bygone life and culture through the centuries.

Traversing space and time, visitors encounter monuments from various historical periods: from the palatial center at Kokkinos Charakas (1900-1700 BC) to ruins from the Hellenistic period, and from the Byzantine churches to the village of the same name, which has been declared a traditional settlement.

Directions

74061, Monastiraki, Amari Municipality

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By car

50 minutes from the city of Rethymno

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30

Winter hours

November 1 – March 31

Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time



The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays:
January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.

Amenities

WC
Parking
Accessibility

Contact

Ephorate of Antiquities of Rethymno
Τ: +30 28310 23653
Ε: efareth@culture.gr

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