<p>If you're looking to break away from the sunloungers and learn a bit more about your holiday destination of choice, <a href="/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/rethymnon">Rethymnon</a> has plenty to give in the way of rich history and fascinating culture, both of which can be found at the incredible Arkadi Monastery.</p>
<p>Seen as an inspirational symbol of freedom for the island of <a href="/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete">Crete</a>, the monastery is thought to date back to the 5th century AD and rose to international fame during the Cretan revolution. Seeing the monastery is a must, not just for the astonishingly well-preserved buildings and the interesting on-site museum, but also to learn the fascinating history of what went on within the olive coloured walls.</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/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>Seen as an inspirational symbol of freedom for the island of <a href="/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete">Crete</a>, the monastery is thought to date back to the 5th century AD and rose to international fame during the Cretan revolution. Seeing the monastery is a must, not just for the astonishingly well-preserved buildings and the interesting on-site museum, but also to learn the fascinating history of what went on within the olive coloured walls.</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/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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