Rating
4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Jeff Sofroniou (7 months ago)
Only 5€ entrance fee. Huge site and very good photo opportunities. Take a free map from the ticket office because there are indications as to what the buildings were.
Only 5€ entrance fee. Huge site and very good photo opportunities. Take a free map from the ticket office because there are indications as to what the buildings were.
Matt Hayward (8 months ago)
Beautiful place to walk around, see the old architecture and also amazing views of Rethymno and surrounding areas. Just after you arrive and buy tickets there is a small trailer selling drinks and snacks; everything was reasonably priced which was very welcome, especially when many other places nearby overcharge for basics such as a bottle of water or Fanta lemon.
Beautiful place to walk around, see the old architecture and also amazing views of Rethymno and surrounding areas. Just after you arrive and buy tickets there is a small trailer selling drinks and snacks; everything was reasonably priced which was very welcome, especially when many other places nearby overcharge for basics such as a bottle of water or Fanta lemon.
Louise (9 months ago)
Beautiful views of Rethymno and the coast. Interesting place to visit. Not much shade about so take care in the heat. €5 entrance fee per person. Kiosk selling drinks and ice creams. Long walk up hill to get there but definitely worth a visit. The ceiling and fireplace in the castle are beautiful. Gift shop at the entrance.
Beautiful views of Rethymno and the coast. Interesting place to visit. Not much shade about so take care in the heat. €5 entrance fee per person. Kiosk selling drinks and ice creams. Long walk up hill to get there but definitely worth a visit. The ceiling and fireplace in the castle are beautiful. Gift shop at the entrance.
Romeo Gabriel Blendea (9 months ago)
The Venetian Fortezza Castle in Rethymno is a must-visit historical site in Crete! The castle offers a fascinating glimpse into the island’s past, with its impressive architecture and well-preserved structures. Walking through the grounds, you can explore the ancient walls, bastions, and stunning viewpoints overlooking the sea and the city. The panoramic views from the top are absolutely breathtaking and worth the climb. The site is well-maintained, with informative displays that provide rich historical context. A visit to the Fortezza Castle is a captivating experience for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Rethymno from a unique vantage point. Highly recommended!
The Venetian Fortezza Castle in Rethymno is a must-visit historical site in Crete! The castle offers a fascinating glimpse into the island’s past, with its impressive architecture and well-preserved structures. Walking through the grounds, you can explore the ancient walls, bastions, and stunning viewpoints overlooking the sea and the city. The panoramic views from the top are absolutely breathtaking and worth the climb. The site is well-maintained, with informative displays that provide rich historical context. A visit to the Fortezza Castle is a captivating experience for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Rethymno from a unique vantage point. Highly recommended!
Julie Pound (11 months ago)
Quite a climb up to the main entrance, but there is quite a wide path, so you won't be slowing anyone down. Once you go through the main entrance, you go to the ticket desk. A €5 entrance fee per adult ticket with a free map! A self-guiding tour around the fortress, with some quite uneven ground. To be honest, there's not much to see, there's no further description or visitor information at each of the stop on the map, just the odd line of information on the map, so that's a bit disappointing. But the views out to sea, along the beach and looking back at the town are spectacular. A few of the buildings aren't open, however the mosque and the church both are. There are an abundance of small flowers, which are in bloom and very colourful, despite the dry conditions. There is a stand selling drinks and ice-creams, which are good value and not overpriced. There are toilets too, behind the entrance kiosk, however these are a 50cent fee, paid into machine to unlock the door as you go through the turnstile. You have to be amazed at the architecture and the vastness of this fortress, and marvel in the fact it only took 17 years to build.
Quite a climb up to the main entrance, but there is quite a wide path, so you won't be slowing anyone down. Once you go through the main entrance, you go to the ticket desk. A €5 entrance fee per adult ticket with a free map! A self-guiding tour around the fortress, with some quite uneven ground. To be honest, there's not much to see, there's no further description or visitor information at each of the stop on the map, just the odd line of information on the map, so that's a bit disappointing. But the views out to sea, along the beach and looking back at the town are spectacular. A few of the buildings aren't open, however the mosque and the church both are. There are an abundance of small flowers, which are in bloom and very colourful, despite the dry conditions. There is a stand selling drinks and ice-creams, which are good value and not overpriced. There are toilets too, behind the entrance kiosk, however these are a 50cent fee, paid into machine to unlock the door as you go through the turnstile. You have to be amazed at the architecture and the vastness of this fortress, and marvel in the fact it only took 17 years to build.
