A remarkable Early Byzantine basilica of the 3rd century AD was unearthed one kilometre east of the village of Vizari, in the district of Amari, on the site

A large basilica of the early 6th century AD was excavated in the area of Panormos, in the area of Milopotamos, south of the national road.

At an altitude of 2.456 metres, the chapel of the True Cross (Timios Stavros) perpetuates the ancient practice of worship in peak sanctuaries.

Mitata seem to have come about as a result of some ancient construction tradition, and can be seen everywhere in the pl

The Monastery of Varsamonero was one of the most important centres of the Cretan School of Iconography and is related to the Monastery of Vrontisi.

The Monastery of the Virgin Gouverniotissa (Panagia Gouverniotissa) which isdeserted today, is located a little before the village of Potamies, on a slope th

It is believed that the monastery was founded circa 1880 by a monk called Artemios.

The so-called Agia Moni (= Holy Monastery), dedicated to theDormition of the Virgin (Kimisi tis Theotokou), is to be found south of the village of Ano Vianno

Deep in the valley of Faflagos, 200 metres above sea level, one can visit the monastery of Panagia (the Virgin) Keralimeniotissa, which is dedicated to the D

Numerous small churches are to be found at various places in the area of Viannos, which are believed to have been used as small monasteries in earlier times.