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Imbros Gorge is one of the nicest canyons on the Greek island Crete. It is 11 km long, but still an easy hike. It offers some very spectacular parts, especially very narrow passages and an impressive stone arch, where this shot was taken.
Der Weg durch die Imbros-Schlucht in der Nähe von Frangokastello gehört zu den schönsten Wanderrouten auf Kreta. Diese Wanderung (11 km) stellt auch keine hohen Anforderungen an die Kondition. Neben einigen sehr schmalen Bereichen gibt es den Torfelsen, einen steinernen Bogen, bei dem diese Aufnahme gemacht wurde.
Inside a tower of the fort of Frangokastello in Crete (Greece).
The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. The Venetians named it the Castle of St. Nikitas after the nearby church. The locals, however, who never saw it in a positive light, contemptuously dubbed it Frangokastello, meaning the Castle of the Franks (i.e. Catholic foreigners), Castelfranco or Franco Castello.
On 17 May 1828 a celebrated battle was fought at Frangokastello. Hundreds of Sfakiots and Epirotes led by Hatzimichalis Dalianis, a Greek patriot from Epirus attempting to spread the Greek War of Independence from the mainland to Crete, occupied the castle, but were besieged by the Turks and massacred. However, many of the Turks were then themselves killed by rebel ambushes launched from the local gorges. According to tradition, around the anniversary of the battle each May, shadows of the armed Cretan and Epirote soldiers who lost their lives there seem to march towards the fortress around dawn. These are called Drosoulites (Greek: Δροσουλίτες), or dew-men, and have been explained as a meteorological phenomenon (from Wikipedia).
Im venezianischen Kastell in Frangokastello im Süden Kretas.
Ursprünglich wurde das Kastell nach dem Heiligen Nikitas benannt, wie auch die 350 Meter östlich der Festung gelegene Kirche Agios Nikitas diesem Heiligen geweiht ist. Schon bald wurde bei den einheimischen Griechen jedoch der Name „Frankenkastell“ gebräuchlich, nach der im Mittelalter im östlichen Mittelmeer üblichen Allgemeinbezeichnung der Westeuropäer, einschließlich der Venezianer, als „Franken“ (frangi).
Im Mai 1828 war Frangokastello Schauplatz eines Kampfes zwischen aufständischen Griechen unter ihrem Anführer Chatzimichalis Dalianis und osmanischen Soldaten. Der aus Epirus stammende Dalianis versuchte den griechischen Unabhängigkeitskampf vom Festland nach Kreta zu übertragen. Die Aufständischen, 600 Infanteristen und 100 Kavalleristen, besetzten, von Gramvousa kommend, Anfang März 1828 das Kastell, wurden aber in der Schlacht vom 18. Mai 1828 von den Osmanen besiegt. Dalianis und 385 weitere Griechen wurden getötet. Von den 8000 Infanteristen und 300 Kavalleristen der Osmanen unter Moustafa Pascha, dem Gouverneur von Kreta, die von der Asfikou-Hochebene kommend Frangokastello angriffen, starben etwa 800 Soldaten. Während des Rückzugs nach Chania bis zum 30. Mai verloren die Osmanen weitere 1000 Mann durch Hinterhalte der Sfakioten.Nach lokaler Überlieferung kehren in der Zeit um den Jahrestag der Schlacht, im Morgengrauen, die Schatten der im Kastell getöteter Kreter zum Ort des Ereignisses zurück. Sie werden Drosoulites genannt („Tau-Schatten“) und können eventuell als spezielles meteorologisches Phänomen erklärt werden, das vorzugsweise im späten Frühling, von Ende Mai bis Anfang Juni, in der Ebene von Frangokastello auftritt (aus Wikipedia).
Imbros Gorge is one of the nicest canyons on the Greek island crete. It is 11 km long, but still an easy hike.
Der Weg durch die Imbros-Schlucht gehört zu den schönsten Wanderrouten auf Kreta. Diese Wanderung (11 km) stellt auch keine hohen Anforderungen an die Kondition.
Imbros Gorge is one of the nicest canyons on the Greek island crete. It is 11 km long, but still an easy hike. It offers some very spectacular part, especially very narrow passages and an impressive stone arch, from which this shot was taken.
Der Weg durch die Imbros-Schlucht in der Nähe von Frangokastello gehört zu den schönsten Wanderrouten auf Kreta. Diese Wanderung (11 km) stellt auch keine hohen Anforderungen an die Kondition. Neben einigen sehr schmalen Bereichen gibt es den Torfelsen, einen steinernen Bogen, von dem aus diese Aufnahme gemacht wurde.
The fort of Frangokastello in Crete (Greece), built by the Venetians, on a rainy day in fall with changing light conditions.
The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. The Venetians named it the Castle of St. Nikitas after the nearby church. The locals, however, who never saw it in a positive light, contemptuously dubbed it Frangokastello, meaning the Castle of the Franks (i.e. Catholic foreigners), Castelfranco or Franco Castello.
On 17 May 1828 a celebrated battle was fought at Frangokastello. Hundreds of Sfakiots and Epirotes led by Hatzimichalis Dalianis, a Greek patriot from Epirus attempting to spread the Greek War of Independence from the mainland to Crete, occupied the castle, but were besieged by the Turks and massacred. However, many of the Turks were then themselves killed by rebel ambushes launched from the local gorges. According to tradition, around the anniversary of the battle each May, shadows of the armed Cretan and Epirote soldiers who lost their lives there seem to march towards the fortress around dawn. These are called Drosoulites (Greek: Δροσουλίτες), or dew-men, and have been explained as a meteorological phenomenon (from Wikipedia).
Venezianisches Kastell in Frangokastello im Süden Kretas
an einem regnerische Herbsttag mit wechselnden Lichtstimmungen.
Ursprünglich wurde das Kastell nach dem Heiligen Nikitas benannt, wie auch die 350 Meter östlich der Festung gelegene Kirche Agios Nikitas diesem Heiligen geweiht ist. Schon bald wurde bei den einheimischen Griechen jedoch der Name „Frankenkastell“ gebräuchlich, nach der im Mittelalter im östlichen Mittelmeer üblichen Allgemeinbezeichnung der Westeuropäer, einschließlich der Venezianer, als „Franken“ (frangi).
Im Mai 1828 war Frangokastello Schauplatz eines Kampfes zwischen aufständischen Griechen unter ihrem Anführer Chatzimichalis Dalianis und osmanischen Soldaten. Der aus Epirus stammende Dalianis versuchte den griechischen Unabhängigkeitskampf vom Festland nach Kreta zu übertragen. Die Aufständischen, 600 Infanteristen und 100 Kavalleristen, besetzten, von Gramvousa kommend, Anfang März 1828 das Kastell, wurden aber in der Schlacht vom 18. Mai 1828 von den Osmanen besiegt. Dalianis und 385 weitere Griechen wurden getötet. Von den 8000 Infanteristen und 300 Kavalleristen der Osmanen unter Moustafa Pascha, dem Gouverneur von Kreta, die von der Asfikou-Hochebene kommend Frangokastello angriffen, starben etwa 800 Soldaten. Während des Rückzugs nach Chania bis zum 30. Mai verloren die Osmanen weitere 1000 Mann durch Hinterhalte der Sfakioten.Nach lokaler Überlieferung kehren in der Zeit um den Jahrestag der Schlacht, im Morgengrauen, die Schatten der im Kastell getöteter Kreter zum Ort des Ereignisses zurück. Sie werden Drosoulites genannt („Tau-Schatten“) und können eventuell als spezielles meteorologisches Phänomen erklärt werden, das vorzugsweise im späten Frühling, von Ende Mai bis Anfang Juni, in der Ebene von Frangokastello auftritt (aus Wikipedia).
Frangokastello (Grieks: Φραγκοκάστελλο, Frankenkasteel) is een fort en plaatsje aan de zuidkust van het Griekse eiland Kreta. Het ligt in de gemeente (dimos) Sfakia.
Geschiedenis.
Het Venetiaanse fort werd gebouwd in 1371. Oorspronkelijk werd het genoemd naar de heilige Nikitas. Later kreeg het de naam Frangokastello; kasteel van de Franken. De Franken was in de Middeleeuwen in het oostelijke Middellandse Zeegebied een gebruikelijke naam voor West-Europeanen, waarbij de Venetianen ook ingedeeld werden.
Tijdens de Turkse overheersing van Kreta was Frangokastello meermaals het toneel van bloedige gevechten. In 1771 was het de plek waar de Griekse verzetsheld Daskalogiannis met zijn troepen heenvluchtte, nadat Chora Sfakion in handen was gevallen van de Turken. Hij gaf zich na belegering noodgedwongen over en werd kort daarna in Iraklion geëxecuteerd. In 1828, tijdens de Griekse Onafhankelijkheidsoorlog, bezetten opstandelingen onder leiding van Hatzimichalis Dalianis het fort, waarna ze belegerd werden door de Turkse leider Mustafabey. Dalianis en 385 van zijn mannen kwamen hierbij om het leven. Toen andere Griekse groeperingen de Turkse troepen aanvielen, kwamen ook 800 Turken om het leven, waarna Mustafabey de overgebleven Kretenzische strijders een vrije aftocht gaf.
Het fort ligt op een kleine vlakte aan de voet van het Kryoneritisgebergte. Sinds de jaren 90 is er sprake van enige toeristische ontwikkeling in de directe omgeving van het fort; er zijn appartementen en restaurants gebouwd en er is een klein haventje aangelegd. Bij Frangokastello ligt een breed zandstrand.
Kastello
(Greek: Φραγκοκάστελλο, Franken Castle) is a fortress and town on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete. It is located in the municipality (dimos) Sfakia.
History.
The Venetian fortress was built in 1371. Originally it was named after St. Nikitas. Later it was named Kastelli; Castle of the Franks. The Franken was in the Middle Ages in the Eastern Mediterranean a common name for Western Europe, while the Venetians were also classified.
During the Turkish domination of Crete Kastelli was repeatedly the scene of bloody battles. In 1771 it was the place where the Greek resistance hero Daskalogiannis heenvluchtte with his troops after Sfakia hands had fallen to the Turks. He surrendered after the siege forced over and was soon executed in Iraklion. In 1828, during the Greek War of Independence, occupying rebels led by Hatzimichalis Dalianis the fort, after which they were besieged by the Turkish leader Mustafabey. Dalianis and 385 of his men lost their lives. When other Greek groups attacked the Turkish troops were also 800 Turks were killed, and the remaining Mustafabey Cretan warriors sent a free retreat.
The fort is situated on a small plain at the foot of the Kryoneritisgebergte. Since the 90s there has been any tourism development in the immediate vicinity of the fort; there are apartments and restaurants built and a small harbor was built. At Kastelli is a wide sandy beach.
At the horizon Gavdos (Γαύδος) – the geographically southernmost island of Europe – stands out against the haze.
The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. The Venetians named it the Castle of St. Nikitas after the nearby church. The locals, however, who never saw it in a positive light, contemptuously dubbed it Frangokastello, meaning the Castle of the Franks (i.e. Catholic foreigners), Castelfranco or Franco Castello. The name eventually stuck and was adopted by the Venetians as well. According to local lore, when soldiers and builders arrived on the fertile plain to begin construction of the castle, the local Sfakians, led by six Patsos brothers from the nearby settlement of Patsianos, would destroy every night what the Venetians built during the day. Eventually, the Venetians were forced to bring in additional troops and the Patsos brothers were betrayed, arrested and hanged.
The castle has a simple rectangular shape, with a tower at each corner and the remains of a Venetian coat of arms above the main gate. The buildings within the walls, as well as the battlements, were constructed during the Ottoman Turkish occupation.
Inside the castle
In 1770, the Cretan rebel Ioannis Vlachos, otherwise known as Daskalogiannis, was captured at Frangokastello by Turkish forces. He was later tortured and executed at Heraklion.
On 17 May 1828 a celebrated battle was fought at Frangokastello. Hundreds of Sfakiots and Epirotes led by Hatzimichalis Dalianis, a Greek patriot from Epirus attempting to spread the Greek War of Independence from the mainland to Crete, occupied the castle, but were besieged by the Turks and massacred. However, many of the Turks were then themselves killed by rebel ambushes launched from the local gorges. According to tradition, around the anniversary of the battle each May, shadows of the armed Cretan and Epirote soldiers who lost their lives there seem to march towards the fortress around dawn. These are called Drosoulites (Greek: Δροσουλίτες), or dew-men, and have been explained as a meteorological phenomenon
Le château de Frangokastello est construit par les Vénitiens entre 1371 et 1374 afin de sécuriser la région de Sphakia, alors en prise à la piraterie.
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Frangokastello (Greek: Φραγκοκάστελλο) is the location of a castle and scattered settlement on the south coast of Crete, Greece, about 12 km. east of Chora Sfakion and within the prefecture of Chania.
The castle was built by the Venetians in 1371-74 as a garrison to impose order on the rebellious Sfakia region, to deter pirates, and to protect Venetian nobles and their properties. The Venetians named it the Castle of St. Nikitas after the nearby church. The locals, however, who never saw it in a positive light, contemptuously dubbed it Frangokastello, meaning the Castle of the Franks (i.e. Catholic foreigners), Castelfranco or Franco Castello. The name eventually stuck and was adopted by the Venetians as well. According to local lore, when soldiers and builders arrived on the fertile plain to begin construction of the castle, the local Sfakians, led by six Patsos brothers from the nearby settlement of Patsianos, would destroy every night what the Venetians built during the day. Eventually, the Venetians were forced to bring in additional troops and the Patsos brothers were betrayed, arrested and hanged.
The castle has a simple rectangular shape, with a tower at each corner and the remains of a Venetian coat of arms above the main gate. The buildings within the walls, as well as the battlements, were constructed during the Ottoman Turkish occupation.
In 1770, the Cretan rebel Ioannis Vlachos, otherwise known as Daskalogiannis, was captured at Frangokastello by Turkish forces. He was later tortured and executed at Heraklion.
On 17 May 1828 a celebrated battle was fought at Frangokastello. Hundreds of Sfakiots and Epirotes led by Hatzimichalis Dalianis, a Greek patriot from Epirus attempting to spread the Greek War of Independence from the mainland to Crete, occupied the castle, but were besieged by the Turks and massacred. However, many of the Turks were then themselves killed by rebel ambushes launched from the local gorges. According to tradition, around the anniversary of the battle each May, shadows of the armed Cretan and Epirote soldiers who lost their lives there seem to march towards the fortress around dawn. These are called Drosoulites (Greek: Δροσουλίτες), or dew-men, and have been explained as a meteorological phenomenon.
Frangokastello has an extensive, sheltered and gently shelving sandy beach, which has provided the basis for a low key tourist industry in recent years. Tourist accommodation is scattered over the flat plain around the castle, but the area's relative remoteness has discouraged major development.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCkNYo1uLNy67xCfeyc1h-ZQ?sub_conf... Plakias (Greek: Πλακιάς) is a village on the south coast of the Greek island of Crete, in the Rethymno regional unit, about 30 kilometres south of the city of Rethymno. It is part of the municipal unit Foinikas. It is surrounded by mountains to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. The name in Greek means "flat", because the town stands on an alluvial fan of material that has washed down the Kotsifou gorge directly to the north . This material has formed along the sea's edge into a long, fine, gold-hued sand beach, which shelves very gradually out into the bay, making it quite safe for swimming and hence, for family holidays.
Initially just a fishing jetty and a few houses, Plakias developed during the last few decades into a tourist resort. The first official mention of Plakias was in 1961, when it was recorded in a census as the permanent home of six fishermen. The recorded history of surrounding mountain villages like Myrthios and Sellia goes back to the 10th century, when the Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas (961 AD) built roads and bridges in order to link those villages, and there are some fragments of wall remaining from a fortified area on a hill top just northeast of the present main town . The local area is geographically suitable for a settlement, having plenty of agricultural space, and there may well have been a settlement there since Minoan times .
Plakias has a 1300-metre-long sandy beach and there are several other beaches within walking distance (Souda, Damnoni, Ammoudi, and Skhinaria). The southeastern end of the beach, near the Kakomouri headland, is used by nudists. The town is not on any major passage for traffic and hence traffic is minimal and it is quieter and less dusty than many other Greek resorts.
Parking along the main town road is difficult in the high season, but there is a large free-parking area just east of the main town. There are plenty of places to eat along the sea front, with the biggest cluster of tavernas at the west end. 8 kilometers to the east is the historic monastery of Preveli, which may have been founded as early as the 10th century. Due to its isolated position, it has played an important role in Cretan revolts against occupying forces such as the Nazis in World War II. Plakias is home to the "Youth Hostel Plakias", set in olive groves behind the town, which is famous among international backpackers as the 'most southerly hostel' in Europe. Also well-known are the cafes "Nufaro", (known locally as "Joe's bar") and the bars "Ostraco" and "Cozy Backyard". "World International Tourism Day" is celebrated each September with a big evening festival, with a free buffet meal and free traditional music, songs, and dancing performances in the main square.
There are two roads leading to Plakias through the mountain range that lies to the north, both of which run through spectacular gorges—to the north of Plakias, the Kotsifos Gorge, and to the northeast, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge. A good coastal motor track runs west beyond Souda to Rodakino beach, Frangokastello and Sfakiá. There are plenty of walks locally, and bolder walkers will enjoy the high green countryside beyond the coastal mountain range north of town. Mountain biking and cycle touring are other local attractions.
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