Monastère de Preveli, Crete Island, Greece
On the south coast of Réthymno province near Plakiás resort, comprises the older abandoned monastery of Káto Préveli and the main 17th-century monastery of Píso Préveli overlooking the sea. Píso distinguished itself during World War II by helping many of the defeated Australian forces to escape from beaches below, then sheltered stragglers and Cretan fighters for the balance of the conflict.
Daily, 9am-6.30/7.30pm depending on season; €2.50
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