The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos was founded in 1970 and houses findings from the Neolithic Age, the Minoan Era and the Graeco-Roman Times from the Lassithi prefecture.
Το φαράγγι του Πρασσέ ή Ασκιδιανό Φαράγγι βρίσκεται σε μια κατάφυτη περιοχή των Λευκών Ορέων. Η έξοδος του βρίσκεται δίπλα στον οικισμό Ασκίδια (υψόμετρο 480μ.), που αποτελεί γειτονιά του χωριού, Πρασσέ, εξ ου και τα δύο ονόματα του.
The fortress of Agios Nikolaos of Kyriakosellia is located in the homonym settlement of Kyriakosellia, belonging to the province of Apokoronas. It was a Byzantine fortress built by the feudal lord of the region to secure his privileges.
По легенде, Зевс явился Европе, игравшей с подругами на берегу моря, в виде белого быка и похитил её, увезя на своей спине на остров Крит. На острове Крит Зевс принял вид прекрасного юноши и овладел Европой. От этого союза родились Минос, Радаманф и Сарпедон.
The graves of Venizelos are located in a very historic location of Chania, next to the Venetian church of Prophet Elias at position Froudia with panoramic views to Chania. The temple was originally dedicated to the Prophet Elisha, while in the 16th century the nave of the Prophet Elijah was added.
The Monastery of Panagia Exakousti is located in the beautiful green location Malles, near Ierapetra. Today it serves as a female convent. The nuns operate a workshop with textiles, a tailor and needlework shop and other souvenirs.
The fort of Sfakia (Castel di Sfacia or Sfachia) was built on Kastelli hill, on the eastern edge of Sfakia (Chora Sfakion) town and was the last fort built by the Venetians in Crete. It was built during the 15th-16th century on the site of a previous Byzantine fort. Information about the castle is very poor, but this was mentioned for the first time in documents of 1526.
