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The church of the Assumption in Kastamonitsa
This arched temple, which is dedicated to the Assumption, is situated at the entrance of the village Kastamonitsa inside the cemetery. Tradition has it that the temple is part of a monastery destroyed during the Ottoman period. The decoration of the frescoes inside date back to the 14th century but you can hardly distinguish them today because of the repeated coatings.
Amariano, a charming small village of 321 inhabitants, (census 2001), lies in the western foothills of Afendi mountain (Lassithi Mountains), at an altitude of 530m. It is located at 7, 2 km east of Kastelli and can be found on the road axis; Kasteli - Xidas - Kastamonitsa - Amariano.
With the traditional, century old plane tree in the middle of the village square, surrounded by kafeneions (traditional cafes, reserved almost exclusively to men even today) serving refreshments; raki ( traditional spirit) and mezedes (tit-bits), Amariano is a typical Cretan village, well worth a look.
Until recently, the leather tannery was a main activity among the villagers. The main produce today are olive oil, raisins and grapes, although there is also livestock.
Close by is the church of Agios Giorgos Kefaliotis with good quality wall paintings. The cultural centre of Amariano organises a great feast on August 15th, the Dormition of Theotokos and on September 20th, day of the patron saint, Aghios Eustathios. This can be a great occasion for any visitor to live an authentic cultural experience, to meet the people and taste the traditional Cretan cuisine.
With the traditional, century old plane tree in the middle of the village square, surrounded by kafeneions (traditional cafes, reserved almost exclusively to men even today) serving refreshments; raki ( traditional spirit) and mezedes (tit-bits), Amariano is a typical Cretan village, well worth a look.
Until recently, the leather tannery was a main activity among the villagers. The main produce today are olive oil, raisins and grapes, although there is also livestock.
Close by is the church of Agios Giorgos Kefaliotis with good quality wall paintings. The cultural centre of Amariano organises a great feast on August 15th, the Dormition of Theotokos and on September 20th, day of the patron saint, Aghios Eustathios. This can be a great occasion for any visitor to live an authentic cultural experience, to meet the people and taste the traditional Cretan cuisine.
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