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Perched at an elevation of 480m near the village of Asites, the Saint George Gorgolainis Monastery lies 24km south of Heraklion. This verdant area is adorned with massive platan, cypress, and oak trees, with one platan and one cypress tree within the complex designated as protected natural monuments by law.
As one of the oldest monasteries in Crete, the Saint George Gorgolainis Monastery has withstood numerous attacks during the Turkish occupation, serving as a refuge for the region’s rebels. Among them were chieftains Michael Korakas and Fragias Mastrahas, both renowned heroes across Crete. Within the monastery, you can find the statue and tomb of Mastrahas, who fell in battle against the Turks in Asites in 1868.
Maintaining its historical authenticity, the monastery’s monks abstain from using electrical equipment during liturgy. The temple, dedicated to Saint George, features an intricately designed iconostasis. While the temple itself is ancient, the surrounding monks’ cells are relatively new. Visitors will be struck by the old Venetian fountain that, until 1990, was adorned with a majestic marble lion, which has since been stolen.
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Find below the list of hotels near Saint George Gorgolainis Monastery:
Set in Kato Asites, villa kastelas provides accommodation with an outdoor pool.
The country house offers a barbecue.
Heraklio Town is 20 km from villa kastelas. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.
Offering a garden and garden view, Cozy village house in Ano Asites is situated in Áno Asítai, 24 km from Venetian Walls and 25 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This apartment is 22 km from Pankritio Stadium and 23 km from Stadium Theodoros Vardinogiannis.
The apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
The Palace of Knossos is 28 km from the apartment, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 27 km from Cozy village house in Ano Asites.
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€63
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Boasting mountain views, Aggelina offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 23 km from Venetian Walls. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this country house features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the country house.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 24 km from the country house, while The Palace of Knossos is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 27 km from Aggelina.
Boasting inner courtyard views, MK Cottage With Breakfast and Jacuzzi features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 23 km from Venetian Walls. It has a garden, barbecue facilities, garden views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 24 km from the holiday home, while The Palace of Knossos is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 26 km from MK Cottage With Breakfast and Jacuzzi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€212
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Situated in Krousón, 24 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 27 km from The Palace of Knossos, Krouson Mansion offers a terrace and air conditioning. The accommodation is 23 km from the Venetian Walls and has free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 39 km from the holiday home, while Pankritio Stadium is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 26 km from Krouson Mansion.
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€95
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Irma Villa, a Secluded Sanctuary, By ThinkVilla is set in Krousón. It features a garden, pool views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The villa with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.
The villa offers a children’s playground. A bicycle rental service is available at Irma Villa, a Secluded Sanctuary, By ThinkVilla, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby.
Venetian Walls is 25 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 28 km from Irma Villa, a Secluded Sanctuary, By ThinkVilla.
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€236
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