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Lovely pines surround the restplace Aigios Nikolaos on the tourist path through the Samaria Gorge. In 1962 the location was declared to be the Greek national park. Entrance to the gorge is about 1250 meters above the see level and exit is almost at the see level in village Aigia Roumeli. Gorge is named by Ossia Maria church (in the former village).
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The History of Crete, the Southest piece of land of Europe continent, encompasses the ancient Minoan civilization. After this civilization was destroyed by natural catastrophes, Crete developed an Ancient Greece influenced organazition of city states, and then successinely became part of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. Modern Crete embraces all western habits and faculties with in a multilayered-multicultured attitude due its history. It's mostly touristic without loosing its traditional nature. Visitors can choose from five stars luxury hotels to traditional villas and from hidden tracks, picturesque beaches to dancing clubs, bars and wild night life. Everyone can find his choise in Crete.
