The town of Arkalohori is 33km southeast of Iraklion. People from
Iraklion and Lassithi go to the well-known Saturday market here. In the village
cemetery there is the Byzantine church of Michael Archangelos.
In the village cemetery there is the Byzantine church of Michael Archangelos. The church has cruciform architecture and the transept is higher than the nave. The church has a narthex with a dome, and decorated blind arches with columns. Its entrance door has interesting decorations and there is an unusual melon relief on the external wall. The church also contains frescoes.
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In the village cemetery there is the Byzantine church of Michael Archangelos. The church has cruciform architecture and the transept is higher than the nave. The church has a narthex with a dome, and decorated blind arches with columns. Its entrance door has interesting decorations and there is an unusual melon relief on the external wall. The church also contains frescoes.
The church of Virgin Mary in Arkalochori with old frescos
The church of Profitis Ilias built at the top of the hill where the ancient cave was found is a landmark of Arkalochori.
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