Rethymno is located in the north end of the prefecture, built by the sea and is a city with many faces.

Places worth visiting:

It is worth to go up Paleokastro hill and walk in Fortetzza, which is the fort of a zone of fortified works established during the Venetian occupation. Their construction lasted seven years (1573-1580 A.D.)

As well the well-known Venetian Lotzia is a beautiful building of 6th century, which now houses the Public Library, is located in the old town at the end of Paleologos Street. Lotzia building was the gathering place of noblemen feudal lords where they could discuss issues concerning economy, commerce, politics, etc.

You can reach Rethymno by boat from Piraeus or by plane from Athens to Chania and then drive 60 km to Rethymno.