The Fortezza: BVenetian fortress built for war, dedicated to culture

The restored residence of two Venetian Councillors, the Ottoman mosque built by Sultan Ibrahim Khan (now hosting musical events), the Bishop’s Palace, the Ibrahim Khan Mosque, and cannons, bastions, and mansions… are just a few of the attractions that await you at the Fortezza, a 16th-century fortress. Many of Rethymno’s restored buildings host exhibitions and major cultural events, such as the annual Renaissance Festival.

Museums with centuries of discoveries

The Palaeontology Museum is well worth a visit during your holiday in Rethymno. Inside the mosque of Veli Pasha, you’ll find exhibits from Crete’s history from up to 300 million years ago. Be sure to also make time for the Historical and Folklore Museum, situated in a 17th-century manor house, and the Archaeological Museum, opposite the main gate of the Fortezza.

A seaside sunset you’ll never forget

As the sun is setting, take a walk by the sea along Kefalogianni St, beneath the sturdy fortified walls enclosing the Town Square and through the old neighbourhood of Toube. You’ll remember the sunset for a long, long time.

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