Museum
Aptera, Ottoman Fortress
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Standort
Chania
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Close to Megalo-horafia on the National road towards Chania, drive up to the ancient Aptera and view the magnificent Cisternas excavations and restorations.
Fascinating Greco-Roman city state with walls, columns and an amphitheatre to explore, and a Turkish castle and German WW2 gun emplacements - with fantastic views over the bay. Oh and you can see it from Villa Mia's pool terrace!
A complex of Roman or Hellenistic buildings that is on top of a hill overlooking Souda Bay
The archaeological site of Aptera, which was the most powerful city of western Crete during Minoan times. The findings of the archaeological excavations that still coming to light, fill the history puzzle of this ancient city. They give details about the settlement's composition, the city's architecture, the religion and habits of Apterean residents who were keen archers. At the archaeological site, you will be able to admire findings of all periods of inhabitation of this City-State.
The archaeological site of Aptera, which was the most powerful city of western Crete during Minoan times. The findings of the archaeological excavations that still coming to light, fill the history puzzle of this ancient city. They give details about the settlement's composition, the city's architec…