Rethimon Crete

There really does not exist of evidence concerning the site of a named old city Rithyma, but of the inscriptions, currencies decorated with marine symbols and discoveries archaeological lets suppose that Rithyma were to locate on the Paliokastro hill, where is today the fortresses (fortezza). The dwellings which developed on the hill remained unimportant until the arrival of Venetian which set up the fortress by giving him the name of "Vechio Manor house".

Then according to the plans of the architect Michele Sammicheli, they will build ramparts which were destroy in 1571 during the disastrous attack of the pirate Hairedin Barberousse. Start in 1573, the installation of the fortress marks the domination uncontested by Venice, and during this period, of many and sumptuous buildings public and private were set up, in agreement with architecture vénitienne. Laville, sets up then the place exchange, a circle of nobility, fountains (Raimondi) a large solar clock, a cut principal street of small alleys carrying out to the churches, the monasteries, the residences patricians and with simple the habitations.En September 1646, Turkish besiege the citee and of The conquerors took seat in the palates and Venetian dwellings, enriched them with their style architectural and consolidated their presence by setting up mosques and minarets. In the lanes Venetian of quoted the corbelled balconies, wood kiosks appeared overhanging the maisons(skhinissia) and give has Réthymnon the character of a Moslem city.

The loggia located in the center of the city is an elegant masonry of the 16eme century or the nobility met to speak about policy and economy. It was probably built in agreement with the plans of the famous Venetian architect Michel Sanmicheli (that even which designed the ramparts) Perfectly preserved the square loggia on the ground is equipped with 3 volutes on each dimensions (the with dimensions one Is not being volutes) It is built with stones of regular size and the cornice surrounding the building is particularly beautiful. With the origin, the building was open on the four dimensions with roof out of wooden. In the neighborhoods in 1625 the loggia was rebuilt with wall. During the period of occupation of Turkish, the loggia was transformed into Moslem temple with a minaret, which was destroyed at the beginning of the 20 E century

The fortress (Fortezza)On the top of the palaiokastro, which probably means "the old castle" the site of old quotes Rethymna. It dominates the city and gives has Réthymnon a very photogenic pace.The old Venitian port is a magic place, especially very early the morning, the heat sunlight come to light the stones of frontages and the headlight. You can sit there for a coffe or eat there in one of the many restaurant

The old Venitian port is a magic place, especially very early the morning, the heat sunlight come to light the stones of frontages and the headlight. You can sit there for a coffe or eat there in one of the many restaurant

The Raimondi fountain located on the district of platanos, in the old city of Rethymnon. This fountain is rich in decoration. It was built in 1616 by A. Raimondi. The municipal garden, a calm and serene place in the center of the city. Equipped with dense vegetation, it is pleasant to stroll there and to find there a little freshness in the heat of the summer. Also for smallest of many attractions such as swings, toboggans, etc..In July is organized there the festival of the wine.

Neratzes mosque has the origin it is a church. It was converted by the Othomans. Today it is used by the academy of music. Right A dimensions this finds the minaret built in 1890. The old city, it makes good stroll there. you will discover splendid elements of the Venetian time such as doors, sculptures, churches, monuments

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