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	MONI ARKADIOU - photos in (GTP) Greek Travel Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Moni Arkadiou, it was established during the 2nd Monastery era by Arkadios monk or in the 16th c.
		Moni Arkadiou, the entrance and the interior courtyard of the monastery
		Moni Arkadiou, the entrance of the refectory of the monastery
	www.gtp.gr /LocPhotoAlbum.asp?id_loc=2025 (176 words)

	Moni Arkadiou
		Moni Arkadiou is a 16th century monastery located 23km south-east of Rethymno on the island of Crete.
		Arkadi Monastery became the rebels' headquarters, owing to its central position on the island and strategic location atop a craggy inland gorge.
		News of the slaughter at Arkadi Monastery, with the heavy loss of women, children and clergymen shocked the rest of Europe and won much support for the Cretan rebels' cause.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Regions/MoniArkadiou.html (918 words)

	Monasteries and Churches in Crete (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The 16th century Monastery of Moni Arkadiou (located 23 km south-east of Rethymno) is a great symbol of Crete.
		The rectangular courtyard is dominated by a domes church dedicated to the virgin.
		In the chapel in the small courtyard of the Moni there are some of the oldest frescoes in Crete (Tel: 0030 28430 63319).
	www.thehotel.gr /crete-monasteries-churches (971 words)

	The prefecture of Rethymnon, Crete, Greece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Moni Preveli is a famous, well-maintained monastery located above the Libyan sea.
		From the legend of Zeus to the horrific bloodbath at Moni Arkadiou, Crete's tormented history took shape under the shadow of the looming Mt. Psiloritis.
		Moni Arkadiou is an impressive 16th century monastery.
	www.west-crete.com /print/rethymnon-prefecture.htm (1187 words)

	Customs and Events of Matala & Crete - Kreta
		The church in Moni Arkadiou is one of the finest examples of Venetian influence on the architecture of the time and the monastery a symbol of the love of and sacrifice for freedom.
		Some of the important monasteries of the period are: Moni Arkadiou, Moni Palianis, Moni Gouverniotissa, Moni Agias Triadas, Moni Gouvernetou, Moni Vrondisi, Moni Agarathou, Moni Toplou, Moni Halepa, and Moni Preveli.
		The holocaust at Moni Arkadiou in 1866 became a tragic symbol of Crete s struggle for independence: hundreds of women and children took refuge in the monastery and, refusing to surrender to Turkish forces, blew up the powder magazine, burying themselves and 1,500 Turkish soldiers under the rubble.
	www.matala-crete.com /matala_crete_info/crete_customs_events/19.html?PHPSESSID=717ab72b8cd5fdd42aeaa0b00cfb92ea (8727 words)

	Moni Arkadiou, Accommodation and Hotels in Moni Arkadiou, Car hire in Moni Arkadiou, Car rental - Crete TOURnet
		The monastery of Arkadi is 22km southwest from Rethimnon and can be reached from a road south of the Rethimnon - Iraklion highway at 6km via Adele, Kirianna.
		Because it was difficult to reach, Arkadi became an important centre of revolutionary activity during the Turkish occupation.
		Sights of Moni Arkadiou: Arkadi Monastery, The Monastery Church
	www.crete.tournet.gr /MainArea.jdp?ID=82 (125 words)

	Sky Travel Shop - The place to go before you go (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The mass suicide within Moni Arkadiou came to symbolise Cretan heroism and strengthened the Cretan struggle against the Turkish yoke.
		The fame of Moni Arkadiou lies not so much in its splendid setting on a plateau in the Ida Mountains, nor in its beautiful baroque facade, but in the historic role it played during the struggle for freedom from Turkish rule in the 19th century.
		Isolated in the mountains, the monastery became an important centre of Cretan resistance, supporting uprisings against foreign powers.
	www.skytravel.co.uk /destinationguides/info_sightseeing.asp?location_code=2031&content_code=16238 (351 words)

	Crete by summer 2004 - Stories and life on Crete
		Feast for the Saints Konstnin and Helena, celebrated in churches and monastrys named after them, the largest celebration is held at Moni Arkadiou.
		Ochi Day is celebrated in remberance of the Greek General Metaxas, who gave a resounding “Ochi” (No) to Mussolinis request to allow Italian troops into Greece in 1940.
		Remembers the women and children who died in the explosion at the Arkadi Monastry in 1866.
	cretebysummer.com /articles/stories_lifes.htm (610 words)

	Ninis Place - Rethymnon, Greece
		Moni Arkadiou Monastery A monastery from the 400th century.
		On November 9th, 1866, there were hundreds of refugees staying in the monastery when the Ottoman army attacked.
		One small girl was the only person who survived.
	www.ninisworld.com /places/crete2001/tur1kloster.html (116 words)

	Crete - images: 6 - Rethimno province: Rethimno, Margarites, Moni Arkadiou - Travel-Images.com (Kriti) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Crete - images: 6 - Rethimno province: Rethimno, Margarites, Moni Arkadiou - Travel-Images.com (Kriti)
		(Greece) 6 - Rethimno province: Rethimno, Margarites, Moni Arkadiou
		Moni Arkadiou: the Archangel Michael at the museum
	geo.ya.com /travelimages/crete6.html (112 words)

	Crete: Biblical Traditions, Churches and Monasteries - Susie Koch
		There are two monasteries: the Moni Vrondisi and the Moni Valsamonero, both of which are typical of the Venetian period, especially in regard to their collection of paintings.
		The Moni Arkadiou was famous for its rebellion against the Ottomans.
		The Moni Preveli was used during World War II for the allies during the evacuation of
	alpha.furman.edu /~jpitts/21r-crete-churches.htm (2198 words)

	Crete - images: 8 - Rethimno province: Margarites, Moni Arkadiou, Spili, Panormos, Mount Kedros - Travel-Images.com ...
		Crete - images: 8 - Rethimno province: Margarites, Moni Arkadiou, Spili, Panormos, Mount Kedros - Travel-Images.com (Kriti)
		(Greece) 8 - Rethimno province: Margarites, Moni Arkadiou, Spili, Panormos, Mount Kedros
		Moni Arkadiou: symbol of the struggle for independence
	www.travel-images.com /crete8.html (112 words)

	Submit a Message for Area Moni Arkadiou - Crete TOURnet
		Submit a Message for Area Moni Arkadiou - Crete TOURnet
		On this page you can write your own comments and impressions for the Area Moni Arkadiou.
		Any text you submit will appear on the site.
	www.crete.tournet.gr /submit_story-en.jsp?id=687&objectType=ar (92 words)

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		On the other side, the century-old tradition is religiously preserved in most mountainous villages.
		The Moni (Monastery) Arkadiou and the cave of Ideon Adron are very important reference points for the history of the prefecture.
		Visitors always have a very hard time forgetting the beautiful beaches of Rethymno as well!
	www.holidayshop.gr /contentsEn.asp?ElementId=3368 (208 words)

	The SLAMO Virtual Shopping and Touring Group! - Page 135 - Cruise Critic Message Boards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Well, I haven't been to Greece, or the Med, so I would really love to tour the Parthenon.
		Maybe I shouldn't be doing the touring, as I don't know what this is. The caption says, Rethimno/Moni Arkadiou.
		Anyone know exactly what this pretty church is???
	boards.cruisecritic.com /showthread.php?p=1914438 (762 words)

	ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΘΕΜ
		- The Great Cretan Revolution of 1866-69 and the Holocaust of Iera Moni
		- The Holocaust of Iera Moni Arkadiou and the garrison commander Ioannis Dimakopoulos.
		He has been collaborating, either as a spokesman or as an artistic manager, with the following cultural organizations:
	www.tsouchlarakis.com /English.htm (4724 words)

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