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Places near Church
The domed “Kislades” (storerooms) and the old olive mill of the Holy Monastery of Agarathos were converted to a church museum. Visitors will find old relics which tell the story of the area, which story is part of the history of Crete.
The museum incorporates modern measures for the safety of its exhibits against radiation, humidity, extreme temperatures and high noise levels. In the projection room visitors watch videos and slides about the monastery and monastic life from the past to the present.
Church of Holy Mary in Sampas
The church of Holy Mary in Sampas is one of the many Byzantine churches of the area, which has been preserved by the Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities. It has been built on the west side of Sampas village and it is surrounded by large cypresses. The frescoes inside are damaged, but a persistent visitor’s eye will distinguish St. Helen and St. Francis in a large mural on the north wall of the church.