VENETIAN BUILDINGS IN RETHIMNO
- The Great Gate one of the old city gates left over from the
Venetian fortifications of 1540-1570.
- The Loggia, mid-16th century, was a social club where the lords
and noblemen used to meet and relax. It is now the
Archaeological Museum.
- The Rimondi Fountain, north of Petihaki Square, a 17th century
work.
- The Fortezza, north of the city, on Paleokastro Hill. Built in
1574, it offers a marvellous view of the city and the sea. The
facades of Venetian houses, most of which are found in the old
city.
- The churches of San Francesco and Our Lady of the Angels, known
as the church of the ''Little Virgin" (Mikri Panaya).
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