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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).
The paleontological Museum Rethymno is located in area Mastambas, mosque Beli Pasha. It is believed that the mosque was built on the Venetian church of San Onoufrios. It has some unique features such as the main door and the minaret which is the oldest in Rethymnon (1789).
Garden 2.5 acres, have already planted trees and plants which flourish in Crete such olive trees, carob, Cretan palm trees, oleanders and laurels and shrubs such as wild rose-trees, will also come across many schinos, Myrties Stone Houses, lavender, diktamo, osier, rosemary and wild lavender.
The paleontological Museum Rethymno mosque Veli Pasha opened on July 10, 2008.
An established and preferred choice of those who prefer to be close to the center. Combine the visit to the beach with a trip to Nerospilia, a cave with wonderful stalactities and stalagmites.
740 metres up on the north face of Mount Psiloritis in prefecture of Rethymno lies proudly Anogia. A village with a history that is powerful and tragic at the same time. Burned by the Turks in 1822 and by the Germans in 1944,this village has a heroic story to tell.
In summer everything changes and airy dress color of music and art. The Municipality of Heraklion organizes music festivals that unite all art lovers who are in town. The venue of the event, the Venetian walls, create the appropriate atmosphere for any music lovers to travel to another era, dreamy ...
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