<p><a href="/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon">Rethymnon</a> has a proud Venetian heritage, a lot of which can be found at the Venetian Fortress. This ancient structure proudly sits on top of a hill, giving everyone a breathtaking view of the exceptionally picturesque city below.</p>
<p>And then once you step behind the historical walls, you'll find a mix of different cultures which all come together in perfect visual harmony. The main sights that you'll discover include a serene Greek Orthodox chapel that can be found set in a pine wood; plus there's a beautiful mosque that at one time was a Catholic church.</p>
<p>Within a couple of hours, you'll be taken back in time as you find yourself fully immersed in the captivating history.</p>
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<p>Find more Things To Do in Rethymnon: <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/visit-the-arkadi-monastery">Arkadi Monastery</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/take-a-ride-to-the-kotsifou-gorge">Kotsifou Gorge</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/explore-the-old-town">The Old Town Of Rethymnon</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/check-out-the-venetian-fortress">Venetian Fortress</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/experience-the-venetian-harbour">Venetian Harbour</a></p>
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<p>And then once you step behind the historical walls, you'll find a mix of different cultures which all come together in perfect visual harmony. The main sights that you'll discover include a serene Greek Orthodox chapel that can be found set in a pine wood; plus there's a beautiful mosque that at one time was a Catholic church.</p>
<p>Within a couple of hours, you'll be taken back in time as you find yourself fully immersed in the captivating history.</p>
<p><strong>More Things To Do ideas</strong></p>
<p>Find more Things To Do in Rethymnon: <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/visit-the-arkadi-monastery">Arkadi Monastery</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/take-a-ride-to-the-kotsifou-gorge">Kotsifou Gorge</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/explore-the-old-town">The Old Town Of Rethymnon</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/check-out-the-venetian-fortress">Venetian Fortress</a> | <a href="https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon/things-to-do/experience-the-venetian-harbour">Venetian Harbour</a></p>
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