Kritsa
Kritsa, amphitheatrically built on a rocky hill, is one of the most picturesque towns in Crete and is considered to be one of the most important centers of Cretan folk and weaving art. Because of its idyllic setting, in 1957 Kritsa was the setting of the film “The man who has to die” after the novel “Greek Passion” by the famous Cretan author Nikos Katzantzakis.
Near the town, 4km to the north, the ruins of the ancient Greek city “Lato” can be found. As an exception these are not from the Minoan period but from the classical Greek period (7th-4th BC).The climb to these ruins is rewarded with a spectacular view over the Mirabello bay. Art lovers will appreciate Kritsa above all because of its impressive church “Panagia Kera”, which lies just before the village on the right-hand side in a beautiful grove of pine-trees and cypresses. This church is famous for its expressive frescoes from the Byzantium period. Opening hours run from 08.30 until 15.00 from Tuesday- Sunday.
