In Pylos town of Messinia, on the hill of Epano Englianos, just 4 km from Chora village, the Palace of Nestor found, which is among the most important discoveries of Mycenaean Greece.
Arkadi Monastery is located within 23 km from the city of Rethymno, on the northwestern edge of Psiloritis Mountain.
In prehistoric times it had many names as Lasia, Imerti, Pelasgia, Issa, etc. The legend states that the first settler was Makaras, son of Helios, the most famous among the legendary kings who had five daughters: Mytilene, Mythimna, Issa, Antissa and Arisvi and four sons: Eresos, Kydrolaos, Neandros...| 1|2|3|4|5| |