Rethymno
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General Information
Other Name: Rethymnon, District: Rethymno, State: Crete , Greece
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 28310
Importance: This region as a whole is rich with ancient history, most notably through the Minoan civilisation centred at Kydonia west of Rethymno.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Rethymno a city of approximately 40,000 people, is the capital of Rethymno Prefecture in the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), even though was never a competitive Minoan center. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town with two dolphins in a circle.Location
Rethymnois the capital of Rethymno Prefecture in the island of Crete.Climate
Mediterranean Climate.