The Municipality of Rethymno experiencing this with the aura of the great cultural heritage of the past and a vision of a future that is built on the foundations of a civilization worthy of. In the following section you will find information on the Old Town of Rethymno.

Rethymno honoring title rights has been attributed as the “City of Arts and Letters” supports every expression of culture and gives due respect to the great traditions. Renaissance Festival, Carnival, Wine Festival, musical performances are just some of the most representative cultural events are completed on a daily basis from the active participation of tens of Cultural Associations operating in the city showcasing all forms of art and expression.

Some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe are located in Crete and some of them in Rethymno. From the unique palm beach of Preveli to the quite and isolated beach of Agios Pavlos to the full of life beach of Bali, it is certain that you will find something to your taste.

An incredible variety of fauna and flora, numerous gorges, caves, imposing velanidodassos, remote monasteries on mountain peaks – a challenge for the adventurous offer an attractive alternative for those who want to combine sea and mountain.

Archeological sites and museums are an inextricable part of Rethymno’s land and of the local’s cultural heritage. In this section some important archeological sites and museums of the region are presented.

There are many local attractions including the famous Loggia of Rethymno, the church of Our Lady of the Angels, the church of St. Francis, the Rimondi Fountain The Cathedral, etc. There are also many Turkish buildings like Neratzes mosque, the largest in town, Kara Musa Pasha mosque located where the Byzantine Antiquities and the Turkish school.