Attraction
Fortezza of Rethymno
Rethymno, Crete
About Fortezza of Rethymno
The Fortezza was built by the Venetians in the late 16th century on the hill above Rethymno. Inside the walls are the Ibrahim Han Mosque, chapels and ruined barracks; the ramparts give views over the old town and the sea.
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More to see around Rethymno
VillageMargarites
A pottery village in the Rethymno hinterland with a long ceramics tradition.
VillageAnogia
A mountain village on the slopes of Psiloritis, known for weaving and Cretan music.
BeachPreveli Beach
A palm-lined river mouth beach on the south coast of Rethymno, at the exit of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
AttractionArkadi Monastery
A 16th-century monastery south-east of Rethymno and a national monument of the Cretan struggle for independence.
Information source: Region of Crete official tourism portal · last checked 16/09/2026
Good to know
- Is Fortezza of Rethymno worth visiting?
- Fortezza of Rethymno is one of the attraction highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Fortezza of Rethymno?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Fortezza of Rethymno?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Crete are busiest around midday.
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