Arkadi Monastery, Historic monastery in Rethymno, Greece.
The monastery complex includes a central church with baroque elements, surrounded by high stone walls and auxiliary buildings on a 500-meter plateau.
The Ottoman army attacked the monastery in 1866, leading to a significant battle where Greek defenders chose to detonate gunpowder barrels rather than surrender.
The monastery holds a museum displaying religious manuscripts, icons, and artifacts that document centuries of Cretan Orthodox Christian traditions and heritage.
The monastery opens daily to visitors from sunrise to sunset, with guided tours available in multiple languages explaining the architecture and historical events.
The monastery maintains its original 16th-century Renaissance architectural design, combining Roman and baroque elements in its facade and interior spaces.
Location: Rethymno Municipality
Location: Commune of Amnatos
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: https://arkadimonastery.gr
GPS coordinates: 35.31000,24.62944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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