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ITANOS

Itanos ancient city is a highly important archaeological site due to its long history, located at the base of Akrotiri Iron in the most northeastern tip of Crete.

Although currently uninhabited, ancient Itanos was one of the strongest cities in Crete, especially in the Hellenistic and Greco-Roman times. Itanos was a major port and station of transit trade between East and Crete. The city grew rich from the glass handicrafts, fisheries and trade of Tyrian purple - the red dye derived from shell extract.

The power of Itanos expressed by the imposing marble buildings, temples (Asklepios, Zeus, Tyche, Athena) and cutting its own currency face the protector of Athena. Today, visitors can walk through the city and admire the various ruins, such as the large tower on the west acropolis, the large Christian church in eastern citadel of the Hellenistic settlement, the two Early Christian churches at the foot of the hill leading to Vai and the cemetery outside the city.

Also, the area around Itanos offers the possibility for visitors to enjoy sandy beaches, crystal clear sea waters and a panorama of rare natural beauty.
 
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