In Rethymno, the heart of Crete, a plateau shaded by Mount Ida and beautiful pine trees was chosen since the early Christian years to host the Arkadi Monastery.

The approaching pathways and the wider area, generously endowed by nature, history, and culture, impress the traveler, visitor, and pilgrim, preparing them for the majestic sight and content that they will behold.

This monument of architecture, culture, and history, with its grand facade of the church, its high spiritual tradition, its rich artistic creation, and especially its decisive role in the historical developments of 19th century Crete, has become an everlasting symbol of freedom and heroism with worldwide resonance.