Arkadi - the historic Monastery
Genre : Cretan Traditions
by Stella Kalogeraki
A monument of architecture, culture and history, this monastery with its grand church facade, strong intellectual tradition and its key role in the historical developments in Crete during the 19th Century have made it an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism with worldwide impact. It is situated near Rythymnon on a plateau in the shadow of Mount Ida.
