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| navigate by keyword : views venetians vegetation travel tourist tourism surrounding structures structure strategic stop stone sparse site significance set served sea ruins rethymno reflecting popular path panoramic offering mosque military medieval likely leading large landscape historical greece fortress fortezza feature exudes dome display crete coastline clear classic century built buildings backdrop arid area architecture ancient aegean 16th |
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| Ancient ruins at the Fortezza in Rethymno, Crete, Greece feature a large dome structure, likely a mosque. Surrounding stone buildings display classic medieval architecture, set against a backdrop of the Aegean Sea. The landscape is arid with sparse vegetation and a clear path leading to the structures. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century, the site served as a fortress, offering panoramic views of the coastline. The area exudes historical significance, reflecting its strategic military past, and is a popular tourist stop in Crete. |
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