⛪☦️🇬🇷Arkadi Monastery stands as more than ancient stone and prayer. It's where almost 1,000 souls chose freedom over surrender. In 1866, Cretan families fleeing Ottoman forces found refuge within these fortified walls. When defeat became inevitable, the defenders made an impossible choice: they ignited the gunpowder magazine, sacrificing themselves rather than submit to oppression. The explosion echoed across Europe, transforming Arkadi into a symbol of resistance that shocked the world and fu

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Crete Travel Guide 🇬🇷💙🐚 (⬇️ Save for later) 🛎️ Where to stay: Lux Me White Palace - @grecotelwhitepalace Grecotel Amirandes - @amirandesgrecotel Lappa Apartments Mythos Beach Hotel Manili Boutique Suites 🍜 Where to eat: Pelagos Avli Taverna Creta House Peskesi Georgia’s Traditional Taverna Xasteria Merastri Amarantos (best sunset spot!) 🏖️ Beaches: Elafonisi (pink beach) Balos Lagoon Preveli Psaromoura Falassarna Seitan Limania Karavostasi ✨ Extras: Visit Matala village Discover Arkadi Mo