Old Town encompasses the northern portion of Rethymno, wrapping around the southern and eastern walls of the Venetian Fortezza. The historic neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown ...

Built atop a hill in Rethymnon Old Town, the Fortezza (for-TED-za) stands as a symbol of Crete's tempestuous past. The Venetian ruling class, who oversaw the construction of the imposing Fortezza ...