Located at an altitude of 500m, Myriokefala village is situated 37km away from the city of Rethymno. The village is home to around 400 inhabitants, most of whom are farmers and stock breeders. The name Myriokefala, which means “myriads of heads,” was given to the village due to its hilly terrain. Notably, the village is the birthplace of George Maravelakis, a prominent fighter during the 1866 revolution against the Turks. One of the village’s main attractions is the Monastery of Miriokefala, which was established by Ai Kir Giannis, a Cretan Saint, in the 11th century. The monastery is dedicated to the Holy Mother and features several icons of Byzantine art, including one of the Holy Mother.
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Uncover Myriokefala village is located at Myriokefala village, in the Rethymno region of Crete. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Myriokefala village located?Myriokefala village is located at 500m above sea level and 37km away from the city of Rethymno.How many inhabitants does Myriokefala village have?Myriokefala village has 400 inhabitants, most of them farmers and stock breeders.Why is Myriokefala village called "Myriokefala"?Myriokefala village is called "Myriokefala" because it means "myriads of heads" in Greek, referring to the hills in the area.Who was George Maravelakis?George Maravelakis was a great fighter of the 1866 revolution against the Turks and was born in Myriokefala village.What is the monastery of Miriokefala?The monastery of Miriokefala is a religious site devoted to the Holly Mother and was established by Ai Kir Giannis, a Cretan Saint, in the 11th century.What can visitors see at the monastery of Miriokefala?Visitors can see many icons of Byzantine art, including one of the Holly Mother, at the monastery of Miriokefala.
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