Rethymno is a location where you can enjoy various activities, which will satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Since Fonte d’ Oro is located in the heart of the old town, it is suitable to access all activities in the city of Rethymno.
Museums - Monuments - Places of Interest
Iroon Politechniou Square
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Distance 20 m
Iroon Politechniou Square is a green square which has many palm trees and the imposing building of the Regional Office of Rethymno. This is the only square in the old town, which has restaurants and cafes, around it. All restaurants of the square are famous for its traditional tastes and they are very busy day and night.
Archeological Museum of Rethymno
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Distance 600 m
Phone +302831027506
The archeological museum is located at Agiou Fragiskou Str, in the Old Town , in Saint Francis Church. The visitor will observe local ancient findings, which age from the Neolithic Age to the times of the Roman Empire. There is an extended collection of findings from the Minoan, Geometric, Archaic, and Hellenistic times. All findings were collected during large archeological excavations, from all discovered ancient cities in the area. Archeological museum of Rethymno is a museum, which any visitor of this city should visit, in order to observe and understand the history of this island.
The Fortezza of Rethymno
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Distance 500 m
Phone +30 28310 28101
Fortezza is the Venetian castle, which lies at the west edge of the old town, next to the sea. It is an emblematic monument for Rethymno, and is considered one of the most well-preserved Venetian castles in Greece. Today, it is a “must see” attraction in Rethymno for every visitor, due to its unique location and its breathtaking view to the Cretan Sea. During the summer, Fortezza is used for the Renaissance Festival, which lasts about 2 months and hosts many famous artists from Greece, from theater, music, art etc.
Rimondi Fountain
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Distance 500 m
Rimondi Fountain is a trademark attraction for Rethymno and it is located in the heart of Rethymno old town at Titou Petihaki Square. The 3 lions heads of the fountain used to be the only source of water during Venetian times.
Loggia
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Distance 550 m
Loggia today hosts the Archeological Museum replica shop and is located at Paleologou Str. in the hearth of the Old Town. The building was constructed in the 16th century.
Lighthouse and Old Harbour
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Distance 900 m
The Old Venetian Harbour and the Lighthouse are two of he most picturesque sights of Rethymno and a must visit spot for everyone. The erections across the harbour were built by the Ottomans, but in the entrance there is still standing the Venetian Customhouse, which today works as an info point. The Lighthouse dates also in the Ottoman period. Its founder was Mehmet Allie, governor of Crete from 1830 to 1840. Stripped away of its old use, today it stands at the entrance of the old port as proud reminder of old times.
Guora Gate
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Distance 500 m
Guora Gate is an arch, which used to be the main entrance from the south side of the old town, when it was covered from walls. Today, the Guora Gate is the beginning of Ethnikis Antistaseos Str., which is one of the most important commercial roads, full with shops, which leads to the area of the old town with restaurants, clubs and cafes.
Neratze Mosque and Mikrasiaton Square
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Distance 400 m
Mosque Neratze is located at Emmanouil Vernadou Str and initially was built as a church. During Turkish occupation on the island it was turned into the central mosque of the old city. The mosque has a picturesque minaret, which is very well preserved. Next to Neratze Mosque, you can visit the Mikrasiaton Square, which is the biggest square of the old town. Today, this monumental building hosts the City Conservatoire, whereas the scenic alley Emmanouil Vernadou Str hosts many of the local traditional restaurants.