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Historic Churches and Monasteries

This collection highlights the religious architecture of the Mirabello region, ranging from 9th-century Byzantine chapels to 16th-century fortified monasteries. Key sites include Panagia Kera, renowned for its well-preserved 13th-century frescoes, and the Monastery of St. George Selinari, situated within a dramatic gorge. These sites showcase traditional Cretan ecclesiastical styles, including triple-aisled basilicas and rock-hewn chapels, many of which served as cultural strongholds during the Venetian and Ottoman periods.