Greece
Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Lasithi prefecture, and is situated on the west side of the Mirabello gulf. Its name came from the small church that is located in Agios Nikolaos’ bay.
Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the Lasithi prefecture, and is situated on the west side of the Mirabello gulf. Its name came from the small church that is located in Agios Nikolaos’ bay. Another known toponym, and the one that some locals use, is Gialos.
The area’s finances depend mostly on tourism and olive cultivation.
The paleontological collection of the Municipality of Rethymnon, which consists of findings from excavations from all over the prefecture by German scientist Siegfired Kuss (University of Freiburg), will form the basis of the exhibition. The Goulandris foundation has been looking after this collection in collaboration with the University of Athens (Historical Geology and Palaeontology Faculty).
Foinikas, at a distance of 80 kms from chania, opposite to Loutro, is a beach with many pebbles and rocky seabottom, ideal for underwater fishing.
The exhibits of the Mycenae Archaeological Museum come from Mycenae and the spots that have been investigated in the surrounding areas and are accompanied by explanatory material, such as information, identification tabs of the exhibits, maps, drawings and recreations.
GNTO Registry Number: 1039Ε60000070000
Number GE.MI. 118062927000