Viranepiskopi

Viranepiskopi

Agios Vasileios, Crete
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Altitude

260 m

Population

240

Region

central

Era

byzantine

Small village whose name translates as 'ruined bishopric' referring to the important Byzantine Episcopal seat that once stood here. Remains of the ancient cathedral and Byzantine architecture are still visible.

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