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The Tower of Saint Demetrius at Varsamakia
Forts & Castles · Chania Prefecture

The Tower of Saint Demetrius at Varsamakia

Rating
3.8
century
XIV
km · Kissamos
9.5
on foot
30'
Kissamos
The Tower of Saint Demetrius at Varsamakia 2
Rare

Monastery dedicated to Saint Gregory

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One tower was built at posiiton Varsamakia , province Kissamos and close to Sfinari , on the possible site of the unknown village Monoplatanos . The tower is located next to the former monastery of Agios Dimitrios , the temple of which is preserved in very good condition.

The monastery initially operated in the 15th century and was dedicated to Saint Gregory . The tower possibly belonged to the Venetian noble Grymanis , who was captured by the revolutionary army of Kantanoleon .

There is a legend for this tower, telling that it hides a haunted treasure, which however has not been found yet. Many believe that this treasure was stolen by Italian lone prospectors in 1960-70, who were equipped with relevant maps.

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