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Kritsa, GR
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Just 1km from the beautiful traditional settlement of Kritsa, the three-aisled, vaulted Church of the Virgin Mary Kera owes its particular domed appearance to the fact that it was built over different periods.
The original church, i.e. the central aisle, dates from the 13th century and is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, while the two side aisles, dedicated to Saint Anne and Saint Anthony were added in the 14th century.
The elaborate murals are equally emblematic, covering almost all interior surfaces with some of the most important examples of Cretan painting from different periods and in styles. Particularly noteworthy are those in Saint Anne’s aisle, executed with exceptional realism and expressiveness, including scenes from the apocryphal gospels of Mary, which were quite uncommon in Byzantine painting.
Directions
Provincial Road Agios Nikolaos – Kritsa
72100, Kritsa
On foot
15 minutes from the settlement of Kritsa
By car
5 minutes from the settlement of Kritsa
12 minutes from Agios Nikolaos
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 14:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 14:30
Thu: 08:30 – 14:30
Fri: 08:30 – 14:30
Sat: 08:30 – 14:30
Sun: 08:30 – 14:30
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 14:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 14:30
Thu: 08:30 – 14:30
Fri: 08:30 – 14:30
Sat: 08:30 – 14:30
Sun: 08:30 – 14:30
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.
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.
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Parking
Contact
Ephorate of Antiquities of Lasithi
Τ: +30 28410 22462
E: efalas@culture.gr
