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Preveli Monastery
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Preveli Monastery

Monasteries & ChurchesRethymno City
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Rethymno City, Rethymno, Crete

AreaRethymno City
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TypeMonasteries & Churches
PriceFree to visit

Overview

The Monastery of Prevelis, perched in the south of the Prefecture of Rethymno, is one of the most famous and historical monasteries of Crete. It is a unique combination of natural beauty, rich history and deep spirituality. It is built in a green area, overlooking the Libyan Sea.It was founded in the 16th century and since then it has been an important spiritual and cultural center of Crete. It has faced many disasters during its history, but has always been reborn from its ashes.The famous palm forest of Preveli, one of the few palm forests in Europe, is located at the foot of the monastery and offers visitors a unique experience.

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