Traditional Products & Places In Crete

In Heraklion there are numerous important museums and cultural institutions that the visitor can enjoy. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the largest in Greece and gathers very important finds from all over the prefecture, finds from the Neolithic period, representative samples of the Minoan period of course, sculptures of the classical and Hellenistic era but also a model palace of Knossos. The Historical Museum contains exhibits from the time of the Byzantines, the Venetians and the Turks, while objects of folk art are exhibited, as well as a representation of a typical old Cretan house. Remarkable is also the Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance with heirlooms from the struggle against the German army. The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Myrtia, the village where the author came from, is of particular interest. Samples of the flora and fauna of the place can be seen at the Museum of Natural History on Sophocles Venizelou Avenue in Heraklion. Ecclesiastical art exhibitions take place in the Basilica of St. Catherine of Sinai.

As far as the products of Heraklion are concerned, the prefecture has a large agricultural production and the various products are distinguished for their quality. 5 star hotels crete The main crop is olives from which comes excellent olive oil that is distributed throughout the country. The same is true of grapes, raisins and wine from large vineyards. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also produced in large quantities. Kalitsounia, mizithra and raki are still well-known Cretan products that are produced - and of course consumed - in this part of the island.

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The Authentic Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the prefecture of Lassithi, Crete and it has approximately 9,500 inhabitants.  It is built around a beautiful lake on the Northwest side of its bay Mirabello which also happens to be the oldest on the Island. The beauty in the succession of the seasons is indescribable. Agios Nikolaos is characterized by a unique climate.  It is dry without any moisture.  In one of its most beautiful corners in Europe, Agios Nikolaos manages to keeps its authenticity and serenity along with the hospitable atmosphere of another era. It constantly changed shapes according to the mood of its visitors. 

Full of memories and local customs from the past, the modern Agios Nikolaos, is a traditional place which can satisfy the needs of even the most demanding tourist. It is nostalgic for the romantic ones, a cosmopolitan center for the revelers, a paradise of peace for the quiet ones. The city became world famous in the 60's, when it was discovered by famous filmmakers such as Jules Dassen and Walt Disney and began to be a pole of attraction for big movie stars. That is the time when the rapid tourist development of the place started. crete hotels Today the city has an international reputation as a cosmopolitan resort and hosts thousands visitors from all over the world, all year round. 

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