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The Venetian FortezzavsHistorical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon
The Venetian Fortezza and Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Venetian Fortezza scores marginally higher than Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon. The Venetian Fortezza has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 2 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
The Venetian Fortezza
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's
Frommer's
Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
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Lonely Planet "Looming over Rethymno, this Venetian fortress cuts an impressive figure with its massive walls and imposing bastions." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Built atop a hill in Rethymnon Old Town, the Fortezza (for-TED-za) stands as a symbol of Crete's tempestuous past. The Venetian ruling class, who oversaw the construction of the imposing..." Full review
Fodor's "The west side of the peninsula on which Rethymnon sits is taken up almost entirely with this massive fortress, strategically surrounded by the sea and thick ramparts" Full review
Frommer's "Dominating the headland at the western edge of town, this massive fortress is the one site everyone should give at least an hour to visit...there's a partially restored mosque inside " Full review
Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon Fodor's U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
30 M. Vernardou Street, Rethymnon, Crete 74100, Greece
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Fodor's "A restored Venetian palazzo almost in the shadow of the Neratze minaret houses a delightful collection of rustic furnishings, tools, and exquisite weavings." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Historical and Folk Art Museum resides in an old Venetian mansion in the city of Rethymnon...focuses on rural life in Crete with exhibits that cover everything from ceramics to farm equipment." Full review
Frommer's "Venetian mansion is the setting for exquisite basketry and hand-woven textiles, along with farm implements, traditional costumes, and old photographs that pay homage to Cretan traditions." Full review
