Experts' Choice Award The Venetian Fortezza
What the experts agree on
This imposing Venetian fortress dominates Rethymno's skyline with massive walls and bastions, offering sweeping sea views and a partially restored mosque worth exploring inside during a leisurely hour-long visit.
“Looming over Rethymno, this Venetian fortress cuts an impressive figure with its massive walls and imposing bastions.”
– Lonely Planet
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
