Vori: Crete’s Messara Village and Museum of Ethnology

Vori: Crete's Messara Village and Museum of Ethnology

Vori is a traditional village on the Messara plain in the southern reaches of the Heraklion district, a quiet stop that reveals the everyday life behind Crete’s famous monuments. Whitewashed houses, shaded squares and old fountains line its lanes, while olive groves and vineyards fill the surrounding fields. The village sits near the ancient palace … Read more