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Traditions · Lassithi Prefecture
Lahanas Bridge
- century
- XIX
- km · Sitia
- 11
Sitia
Rare
tragic story
20 nearbyRichtis Gorge, Folklore Museum of Hamezi, Hamezi Minoan Mansion
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The stone single arched bridge of Lahanas was built in the 19th century to serve those who wanted to cross the river Richtis. According to witnesses, here took place a tragic story.
During the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey, the Christians killed the Ottomans who were trying to reach Sitia port so as to leave to Turkey.
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