Visit Gortyn & Viannos Remembrance Museum, Crete, Greece 4K
Visit Gortyn & Viannos Remembrance Museum, Crete, Greece 4K - Crete, Gortyne & Viannos 4K - Monument and Museum of German Attrocities in Viannos, Monument and Museum of German Attrocities in Viannos
Gortyn is a Greek city of Crete whose excavations have made it possible to highlight some beautiful remains such as an odeon, the Saint Tite basilica or the engraved stones of the Code de Gortyne, a collection of institutions and laws of the 5th century BC . Then, we go to the Viannos Remembrance Museum, which tells a painful episode in the history of the Cretan people in September 1943, victim of the barbarity of the Nazi forces who executed in retaliation nearly 500 men, women and children.
The position of Meliana by village Amiras hosts one of the many memorials of the German atrocities experienced by the Cretans during the Second World War and a small museum next to it. This commemorated one of the most violent massacres of German Occupation in Greece, the holocaust of Viannos district.
The German attrocities
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After the Battle of Crete, East Crete was under Italian occupation. The Italians generally were less fierce than the Germans and had no special presence in Viannos district. This favored the action of groups of resistance. In early 1943, the information that the Allies intended to invade Crete led the Italians in building forts in the region. In May 1943, the Germans built an outpost with 3 men at Kato Simi. On 10 September, Cretan rebels led by Manolis Bantouvas, killed the two German soldiers.
When the news reached the officer’s office, he ordered the infantry to go to Symi and investigate the incident. In the gorge of Kato Symi, Bantouvas with 40 men, waited for the Germans. In morning, September 12, the Germans were attacked and a fierce battle lasted till night. The result was 84 dead Germans and the rebels escaped to the mountains.
Then, the German commander in Heraklion, Friedrich-Wilhelm Muller, known as “Butcher of the Cretans”, ordered his troops to devastate the province of Viannos and execute all men older than sixteen, and anyone arrested in the countryside regardless of gender or age.
In 13 September 1943, the German forces with more than 2000 men invaded the villages of Viannos province from various directions. At the beginning they assured the residents that their intentions were peaceful, convincing many of the men who had escaped to the mountains to return to their homes. The next day, September 14, they started mass executions, arrests, looting, arson, vandalism and blasting. Even children, disabled and the elderly people were killed. After the destruction, the survivors were forbidden to bury their dead persons or to return to their villages, most of which had been burned to the ground.
The Germans executed massively more than 500 unarmed people from twenty villages of Viannos (Kato Simi, Amiras, Pefki, Agios Vasilios, Ano Viannos, Krevatas, Riza, Mournies, Kalami, Mythi, Malles, etc). Today, in each of these villages you will see memorials for the executed residents.
When General Muller was captured by the Red Army in East Prussia, we was sentenced to Greece. Along with Bruno Brauer, the German commander of Crete, they were charged with war crimes by the Greek military Justice and were executed on May 20, 1947.
Till date there has been no substantial justice and the Germans have not paid for this obscene war crime at Viannos, like in all holocausts of Crete.
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Golden Hill Villa
5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 11 Guests | Private Pool | 13 km from Beach
Villa Golden Hill is a 450 sqm luxury villa with a high standard construction quality and rich facilities for the whole family. Located on a totally private and fenced hill of 6,000 sqm just on the outskirts of Chania city, the villa offers total quietness and probably the best panoramic view over the Cretan island and the sea! Feel that you are staying over the sky as the villa is located 600 meters over the sea level and Chania city but only a few km away from them! A peaceful atmosphere and modern amenities for restful holidays, perfect for families and children, couples, newly-weds and people with good taste. Enjoy tranquillity, comfort and luxuriousness in this exquisite and unique villa.
The unique benefits of Villa Golden Hill are:
- Unique view, being located on a hill, 600 meters over the sea level and overlooking Chania city, it provides unique and grand views of the sea and the Cretan coast from the western side till Rethymno city on the East. Sunset from the villa is absolutely breathtaking and promises unforgettable moments!
- Full facilities for all generations. Numerous sitting areas, huge pool, hot tube, playroom, gym, playgrounds, office room, spacious living rooms, two fully equipped kitchens, two different barbecue areas and many more! It is hard to find a villa with so many facilities for the whole group and at the same time being organised in every detail.
- Total quietness and full privacy as the villa is located in a fenced 6.000 sq. m hill surrounded by the Cretan nature. Explore our private hill and find out a variety of more than 150 different flowers and fruit trees. All fruits will be at your disposal!
- The location, as the villa seems to be isolated but at the same time everything is really close to it! Traditional tavern is in a walking distance away, Mournies village with all kind of shops is 5 min drive away, Stilos village which is well known for the excellent traditional taverns is only 5 km away and Chania city is only 10 min drive away!
- There is a horse riding available just 500 m away from the villa.
- The hospitality of the owner and his family who will help you for everything and he will be there whenever you might need him!
Indoor layout:
Entering the villa on the ground floor there is a spacious open plan area consisting of the living room with a fireplace, a 47” satellite HDTV, an indoor dining area and a fully equipped kitchen of top quality fixtures and appliances. There is also another sitting area with great view spreading in front of it. The living room area opens to a veranda with sitting area which also leads you to the pool and the garden area. Additionally an organised office room and a toilet are also found on the same floor.
Reaching to the first floor there are three bedrooms, two with a double bed and the other one with two single beds. One of the double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with shower. There is also the main bathroom with Jacuzzi on the same floor. Spectacular sea views can be enjoyed from all the bedrooms on the first floor.
A staircase from the living room area on the ground floor leads you down to the lower floor. On this floor there is a gym, an open plan area consisting of the playroom area and the secondary kitchen. Our gym has a wide collection of fitness equipment such as a treadmill, a stationary bicycle, abs equipment, a fitness multifunctional apparatus and exercise balls. The spacious and cozy playroom area contains a large sofa, 50” HDTV, Playstation4 with games, board games, toys for young children and a billiard. There is also a ping pong table on the veranda outside of the playroom area. Moreover there are two bedrooms on the same floor, one with a bunk bed and the other one with two single beds which also can set up as a double bed. A bathroom with shower is also found on this floor.
Outdoor area:
The beautifully landscaped outdoor area is surrounded by more than 150 different kinds of flowers and trees and it offers a variety of facilities and spots for relaxation.
More specifically our outdoor facilities include:
- 90 sqm ecological swimming pool with hydro massage
- Fruit trees garden with variety of fruits such as peach, apple, pear, grape, orange, fig, pomegranate and cherry.
- Fully equipped charcoal barbecue area with a sink and a wood oven
- Two outdoor dining tables under pergolas
- Hot tube next to the pool - A variety of furnished spots (with sun beds, outdoor sofas, Gazebo bed, armchairs and a hammock under a pergola) for relaxing in the balconies, the veranda and the gardens around the villa - Playground area for young children
- Parking space for many cars
The whole outdoor area is totally private and fenced, offering 100% privacy to our guests.
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Set in 80,000m? of landscaped gardens, this 5-star hotel includes 4 pools and 4 restaurants, located on a 500-metres long sandy beach. Just a 10-minute drive from Rethymnon Old Town, Aquila Rithymna Beach offers extensive children’s facilities.
Aquila Rithymna Beach offers classically decorated rooms and bungalows. Each with a sea or garden view, all air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a satellite TV, bathrobes and slippers, as well as beach towels and a beach bag.
Guests can enjoy a la carte lunch at Mournies tavern, resting under the shade of mulberry trees, or try gourmet dishes at the Ancient Eleftherna restaurant. There is also a typical Greek Kafeneion serving traditional beverages and meze, as well as a lounge bar and a beach bar.
Rithymna Beach features 5 tennis courts including 2 floodlit courts. Guests can also take diving lessons and there is also a water sports centre with jet skis, canoes and water skiing.
A tennis court for children is available and tennis lessons are provided. The hotel’s animation team organizes theatre plays and a variety of activities, and a children’s restaurant is also featured.
The neighbouring settlements of Adele, Aghia Paraskevi and Platanias are walking distance. Rethymnon is only 7 km away, while Chania and Heraklion are 66 and 72 km respectively. Adelianos Kambos, Adelianos Kampos, 74100, Greece