Ανώγεια

Malevizi, Crete

All villagesOttoman era

Altitude

740 m

Population

2,200

Region

central

Era

ottoman

Proud mountain village on the slopes of Mount Ida (Psiloritis), renowned for its fierce resistance during WWII. Burned to the ground by Nazi forces in 1944, rebuilt by its defiant inhabitants who maintain strong musical and weaving traditions.

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