greek hotels - Profitis Ilias or Kanli Kastelli Profitis Ilias is located 20 km south of Heraklion. The second name originates from the Venetian word kastelli (fortress) and the Turkish word kanli, which means what is y. ft was given this name during Turkish rule in 1647, because the Turks suffered a severe loss from the Venetians there. The double-peaked mount, with an altitude of 507 metres, southeast of the village is still known by its Venetian name: Roka. This natural stronghold was also used in antiquity, as it is believed that the acropolis of Lykastos mentioned by Homer was built there. In 961 AD, Nikiforos Fokas built a fortress there after capturing Chandakas, for the inhabitants of Chandakas and the settlers who followed him. The fortress offered excellent protection against pirates, but it was soon abandoned, and the residents together with the colonists returned to Chandakas, which had more commercial and financial potential. Today the village is flourishing, and you will be able to enjoy a quiet walk through its narrow streets. If you get hungry, the village has very picturesque tavemas and cafes with traditional Cretan snacks accompanied by delicious wine from the village's vineyards. The fortress is twenty minutes' walk away, but the wonderful view and the church of Agios Antonios on the west side make it worthwhile. On the eastern side, you can still see a section of the walls, two watertanks and the church of Agios Georgios near the eastern hill, while sections of the fortifications and the church of Agia Paraskevi have been preserved sport ween the two peaks. To the west, you will see a double water tank, the Fountana fountain and the churches of Panagia and Agios Antonios. The area has been named an archaeological site and is to be upgraded by the Municipality of Temenos, with the creation of a theatre and concert hall and a botanical park.

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Profitis Ilias is located 20 km south of Heraklion. The second name originates from the Venetian word kastelli (fortress) and the Turkish word kanli, which
means what is y. ft was given this name during Turkish rule in 1647, because the Turks suffered a severe loss from the Venetians there. The double-peaked mount, with an altitude of 507 metres, southeast of the village is still known by its Venetian name: Roka. This natural stronghold was also used in antiquity, as it is believed that the acropolis of Lykastos mentioned by Homer was built there. In 961 AD, Nikiforos Fokas built a fortress there after capturing Chandakas, for the inhabitants of Chandakas and the settlers who followed him. The fortress offered excellent protection against pirates, but it was soon abandoned, and the residents together with the colonists returned to Chandakas, which had more commercial and financial potential.
Today the village is flourishing, and you will be able to enjoy a quiet walk through its narrow streets. If you get hungry, the village has very picturesque tavemas and cafes with traditional
Cretan snacks accompanied by delicious wine from the village's vineyards.
The fortress is twenty minutes' walk away, but the wonderful view and the church of Agios Antonios on the west side make it worthwhile. On the eastern side, you can still see a section of the walls, two watertanks and the church of Agios Georgios near the eastern hill, while sections of the fortifications and the
church of Agia Paraskevi have been preserved sport ween the two peaks. To the west, you will see a double water tank, the Fountana fountain and the churches of Panagia and Agios Antonios. The area has been named an archaeological site and is to be upgraded by the Municipality of Temenos, with the creation of a theatre and concert hall and a botanical park.