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Historian Reveals German Soldiers' Tourism Practices in Crete

Wednesday, 22 April 2026/Flashnews/1 
On Wednesday, April 22 at 19:00, the Vikelaia Municipal Library in Heraklion hosts the latest installment of its "Small Stories of the City" lecture series. Postdoctoral researcher Spyros Dimanopoulos from the University of Crete will present a talk on the tourist practices of German military forces during their wartime presence in Crete. The lecture explores how occupying soldiers engaged with the island's landscape and heritage sites, offering an unusual perspective on Crete's history. The event is free and open to the public. The Vikelaia Library is located in central Heraklion, easily accessible on foot from the main squares. Visitors interested in Cretan history and the island's experience during World War II will find this a worthwhile cultural stop alongside the nearby Archaeological Museum and the Historical Museum of Crete.