Mertýdia

Mertýdia is a locality in Siteia, Lasithi, Crete. Mertýdia is situated nearby to the locality Lýdia, as well as near the hamlet Agathia.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Rousolakos and Toplou Monastery.

Rousolakos

Archaeological site

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Roussolakkos is the site of a Minoan city, located near Palekastro, Crete. The Bronze Age town was occupied from Early Minoan IIA to Late Minoan IIIB, and its remains are relatively well preserved. Rousolakos is situated 2½ km east of Mertýdia.

Toplou Monastery

Church

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The Toplou Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in a semi-arid area of the Lasithi region, on the eastern part of the island of Crete, Greece. Toplou Monastery is situated 4 km northwest of Mertýdia.

Kouremenos

Beach

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Kouremenos is a beach, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Mertýdia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palekastro and Agathia.

Palekastro

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Palaikastro or Palekastro, with the Godart and Olivier abbreviation PK, is a thriving town, geographic heir to a long line of settlements extending back into prehistoric times, at the east end of the Mediterranean island Crete.