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Near Heraklion, Crete, just 14 km from the city center, in the village of Archanes, is the traditional apartment complex “Troullos”. In particular, they are located in the area of ​​Turkogeitonia where excavations revealed very interesting ruins of the Minoan period and where it is speculated that the kings of Knossos had their summer accommodation. These are 3 traditional houses, divided into apartments, dating back to 1871, as evidenced by the spilled pencil on the main door. These houses were completely restored in 2004, with respect to the local aesthetics and tradition and in order to give visitors the opportunity to get to know a piece of Cretan cultural color. Accommodation in our places is the best choice for winter or summer excursions and for lovers of traditional hospitality and nature.

Archanes is a town with rich archaeological and architectural heritage, since it has been inhabited for 5,000 годы. It is located 10 km south of Knossos and has great archaeological interest as ancient Acharna was a great Minoan city that flourished between 2500 and 1400 BC. The mountain of Yukhtas, which shadows Archanes, the sacred mountain of the Minoans, is the most important of the wider area, not only for its location and design reminiscent of a human head but also for the discovery of 4 sanctuaries. Myths and legends want the tomb of Zeus to be located there, from which the sacred mountain took its name (Jupiter). Today Archanes is a beautiful town, in a fertile area, with many waters, rich greenery and extensive vineyards, known for its excellent wine.

Поселение Арханес также представляет большой архитектурный интерес из-за сохранения традиционного, Аутентичная архитектурная физиономия как общественных, так и частных зданий. Более 200 Традиционные постройки уже сохранены и отреставрированы, Например, Старая начальная школа на въезде в деревню, Городская ратуша, Агора в целом. Идеальное место для отдыха, раздумье, изучение и познание более обширной области Арханеса с его древностями и природными красотами.