Monastiraki
The long-lived archaeological site of Monastiraki, with the palace centre of Protopalatial Crete, Hellenistic ruins and Byzantine churches.
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About the museum
Set in a sea of olive trees, Monastiraki is a living monument with traces of life and culture that span many centuries.
Visitors encounter monuments from different periods: from the important palace centre of Protopalatial Crete (1900–1700 BC) at the site of Kokkinos Charakas, to the ruins of Hellenistic times and the Byzantine churches, and to the village of the same name, which has been declared a traditional settlement.
Highlights
- Protopalatial palace centre at Kokkinos Charakas
- Hellenistic ruins
- Byzantine churches
- Traditional village
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ρεθύμνου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3People over 65 from Greece and the EU (with ID or passport), teachers accompanying school visits, and parents accompanying primary school pupils from Greece and the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children up to 18 years of age, with ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for people over 65 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability (67% or more) and one companion, with ID or passport and a disability certificate (KEPA or the equivalent from abroad). |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for young people aged 18–25 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free and reduced admission also applies to other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is described as accessible for people with mobility difficulties.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The site is about 50 minutes by car from the city of Rethymno.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
