Fort · Rethymno, Crete

Fortezza of Rethymno

Fortezza of Rethymno
Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Built in the 1570s, the Fortezza holds a mosque, chapels and ramparts with sea views.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 3 of Crete in 5 Days

Visiting Fortezza of Rethymno: what to know

Tickets
Paid entry; check current prices
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Early afternoon
Getting there
Short walk from Rethymno old town

Crete itineraries with Fortezza of Rethymno

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Crete, GreeceCrete in 5 Days5 days · 21 stops
Fortezza of Rethymno is on day 3
Day 3 of Crete in 5 Days

Arkadi, Rethymno, then Chania

How Fortezza of Rethymno fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Check out and drive westHeraklion
  2. 10:30Arkadi MonasteryArkadi
  3. 13:00Fortezza of RethymnoRethymno
  4. 14:30Lunch in Rethymno old townRethymno
  5. 17:00Drive on to ChaniaChania
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Fortezza of Rethymno FAQs

Is the Fortezza worth it?

Yes, for the views and the mosque.

How long should I allow?

About an hour.

Is it near the old town?

Yes, a few minutes on foot.

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