Thronos, Mountain village in Amari Municipality, Greece
Located at an elevation of 540 meters in Crete, Thronos overlooks the Amari Valley with views of Mount Psiloritis to the west.
The ancient city of Sybritos, inhabited since Late Minoan II period, occupied the Throniani Kefali hill north of the present village location.
The Byzantine church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, built around 1300, preserves original mosaic fragments from an early Christian basilica.
The village stands 32 kilometers from Rethymno, connecting the northern and southern coasts of Crete through mountain passages.
In 2019, local residents created a 700-kilogram iron throne installation, requiring 800 hours of labor and 300 kilograms of iron materials.
Location: Amari Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 540 m
GPS coordinates: 35.25806,24.64278
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:18
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