Religious Monuments

Discover the religious monuments of Crete

From one end of Crete to the other, you will find unique religious monuments of high artistic and historical value. Imposing churches with impressive architecture, Byzantine temples decorated with masterfully crafted frescoes, and historic monasteries-fortresses are stops on a fascinating pilgrimage itinerary. And they tell their own stories, always interwoven with the turbulent history of the island.

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Arkadi Monastery
Arkadi Monastery
Catholic Monastery of Varsamonero
Catholic Monastery of Varsamonero
Church of Agioi Anargyroi
Church of Agioi Anargyroi
Church of Agios Georgios and Agios Charalambos in Episkopi, Ierapetra
Church of Agios Georgios and Agios Charalambos in Episkopi, Ierapetra
Church of Archangel Michael of Aradaina
Church of Archangel Michael of Aradaina
Church of Panagia Kera in Kritsa
Church of Panagia Kera in Kritsa