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Rethymnon Lighthouse
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Rethymno City, Rethymno, Crete
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TypeArchaeological Sites
PriceFree to visit
Overview
The Rethymnon Lighthouse stands at the edge of the old Venetian harbor in Rethymno, Crete. Constructed during the Egyptian administration of Crete in the 1830s, it is the second-largest remaining Egyptian-built lighthouse on the island, following the lighthouse in Chania. The stone tower rises to a height of 9 meters and, although no longer operational, remains a prominent historical landmark offering picturesque views of the harbor and surrounding area.
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