The Fortezza (in this case pronounced "Fortedza" rather than "Fortetsa") is the Venetian fortress of Rethymnon, almost in the centre of the old town. The giant Fortezza, with its hidden centuries of history, is visible from every corner of the town and offers panoramic views...

The outside wall of the fortezza.

Very suspicious dayboats in Rethymnon Harbour!

The Faros (lighthouse) at the entrance of the Venetian harbour of Rethymnon

The Mosque in the Fort, now desanctified. The Venetian building was originally the Monastery of St Barbara. The impressive Renaissance facade with ornate doorways and balconies dates from this stage.

The sun setting over the White Mountains. The White Mountains are the largest mountain range in Crete.

The Neratze mosque on the corner of Ethniki Antistaseos and Vernaridou was known as the Church of Santa Maria during Venetian times. It used to be part of an Augustinian friary. From the original building only the East and the North side survived. The elaborate entrance on the North side gives...

The minaret towers over most of Retyhmnon

We watched him make phyllo (filo) pastry on his turntable.