Sitia is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Sitia!
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The small vestibule was built around 1949-50, as designed by engineer Char. Markakis.
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Agia Ekaterini Church
Ancient Computer
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The first analog computer in the history of mankind was discovered by Minoans, according to researcher of Aegean scripts, Minas Tsikritsis.
According to Dr. Tsikritsis, the Minoan object, discovered in Palaiokastro, Sitia, in... View More
Ancient Computer
Archaeological Museum of Sitia
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The long archaeological and historical research at the Sitia area has brought to light rare and valuable finds and information of all civilizations from the Neolithic Age and the Minoan period to the New Age.
The civilizations... View More
Archaeological Museum of Sitia
Central Square of Sitia
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The central square of Sitia, with the monument to the Unknown Soldier in the middle of it.
Close by you will find plenty of cafes, bars and the very well known rakadika (traditional taverns). View More
Central Square of Sitia
Folklore Museum of Sitia
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The Folk-Historical Museum of Sitia is housed in a two storey urban style building of the late 19th century architecture of Crete, boasting a wide assortment of authentic folk creations of the area.
Since its inception, it has... View More
Folklore Museum of Sitia
Kazarma Fortress
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The castle fortress known today as "Kazarma" (Casa di arma), is the most imposing historical monument in Sitia.
The Kazarma used to be a military and administrative centre which consisted of a Medieval dwelling surrounded by... View More
Kazarma Fortress
Kiss Spot
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete A 'sticker expedition' has taken off around the world as part of a romantic venture to mark the best locations to kiss.
Titled 'This is a Good Kiss Spot', the movement is being lead by mysterious art collective 0707, who... View More
Kiss Spot
Myson Statue
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete Myson is accounted as one of the Seven Sages of antiquity. History might have refused him the honour of being among the original Seven, but the priests of Delphi proclaimed him far wiser in his depth of mind than any other.
The... View More
Myson Statue
Primary School of Sitia
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The Parish Committee of Agia Ekaterini ceded part of its land, on the north side of the church, for the construction of the first elementary school of the town.
Based on relevant correspondence of the Plenipotentiaries of Sitia... View More
Primary School of Sitia
Roman Fishtanks
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete The Roman fishtanks are located beyond the current Custom's office, at a distance of about 150 metres from the small Sitia pier.
Their researcher, archaeologist Kostis Davaras, counted ten fishponds along a two-hundred meter... View More
Roman Fishtanks
Vitsentzos Kornaros Statue
Sitia, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete Vitsentzos Kornaros was a Cretan poet, who wrote the romantic epic poem Erotokritos. He lived between 1553 and 1613 or 1614.
He wrote in vernacular Greek, and was a leading figure of the Cretan Renaissance.
Vitsentzos Kornaros... View More