The charming village of Kyrianna is located on the north coast of Crete, approx. 15 km from the town of Rethymno and on the road to the Arkadi monastery.
In the centre of the village of Kirianna is the Byzantine church of the Panagia with cruciform architecture, a very large narthex in front on the same axis as the main aisle of the church, and has another extension on the side. The church has a large dome supported at the intersection of the aisles forming the cross. In front of the church there is a bell tower with three arches, unique in its beauty and detailed craftsmanship. In the church there is a piece of marble decorated with reliefs showing the life of Christ and the Saints.
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In Kapsaliana there is a traditional settlement, which formerly housed the olive press for the Arkadi Monastery. The buildings have recently been restored and are now housing the Museum of the Olive tree.
Due to the holocaust it suffered in 1866, the Arkadi Monastery is considered one of the greatest historical monuments and monasteries in Greece and is one of Europe's most important monuments to Freedom. The Monastery open for visitors and today there are two monks live there.
The closest beach is at the resort of Pigianos Kampos, only 5 km's away. The sandy beach is totally 20 km and continues all the way in to Rethymno town. The beach resort itself has everything you need for a day at the beach, with water sports, bars, restaurants and shops.
GOOGLE EARTH: 35°20'46.23"N 24°36'15.30"E