The Church of Agios Onofrios , located on a hill near Voulismeni, was the catholicon of a monastery that functioned in the 13th century and probably fell into ruins at the beginning of the 20th century (there are no historical references). The temple is single-bay vaulted and externally formed with three arches with a toothed band and brick arches, and an impressive doorway with two arches ending in a relief flower. The interior has frescoes from the 13th century with depictions from the Gospel (Resurrection of Lazarus, Vaiophoros and Niptir, Platytera, various Hierarchs and Saints) and the rare circle of Saint Onofrios (e.g. Saint Onofrios with the Lion). Around the monastery there are the ruins of the buildings of the monastic complex (cells, warehouses, wells, threshing floor, etc.) arranged in a C shape. The walls of the buildings that had no external openings, apparently functioned as a defensive wall.

Church of Agios Onofrios

The two-aisled church is located in the cemetery of Neapolis and is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Jesus and to All Saints. The northern aisle was the original centre of the church, in contrast to the southern aisle, which is more recent. The murals date back to the late 13th – early 14th century, the most important being the depiction of the Virgin Mary being nursed by Saint Anne.

METAMORPHOSIS

In the Agios Dimitrios district in Neapoli you will find Maslum Karakasi’s house and tower.  In its heyday it had 100 doors and 30 arches.  It was built by the Venetians and the coat of arms can still be seen on the right of the main door. In November 1827 Karakas and his men were locked in the tower and 2,000 Turks set off from Heraklion to help.  However, the rebels defeated them at Selinari Gorge.  Karakas was forced to surrender and he and his men were taken to the mosque which was situated where the church of Panagia stands today.  Captain Emmanuel Kazanis climbed to the roof of the mosque, opened a hole and threw in burning rags soaked in raki and smeared with oil and fat and the Turks died of suffocation from the intense fumes.  THE HOUSE OF 100 DOORS Church of Agios Onofrios Metamorphosis Church House of 100 Doors
The Church of Agios Onofrios , located on a hill near Voulismeni, was the catholicon of a monastery that functioned in the 13th century and probably fell into ruins at the beginning of the 20th century (there are no historical references).The temple is single-bay vaulted and externally formed with three arches with a toothed band and brick arches, and an impressive doorway with two arches ending in a relief flower. The interior has frescoes from the 13th century with depictions from the Gospel (Resurrection of Lazarus, Vaiophoros and Niptir, Platytera, various Hierarchs and Saints) and the rare circle of Saint Onofrios (e.g. Saint Onofrios with the Lion).Around the monastery there are the ruins of the buildings of the monastic complex (cells, warehouses, wells, threshing floor, etc.) arranged in a C shape. The walls of the buildings that had no external openings, apparently functioned as a defensive wall.

Church of Agios Onofrios

METAMORPHOSIS

In the Agios Dimitrios in Neapoli district you will find Maslum Karakasi’s house and tower.  In its heyday it had 100 doors and 30 arches.  It was built by the Venetians and the coat of arms can still be seen on the right of the main door.In November 1827 Karakas and his men were locked in the tower and 2,000 Turks set off from Heraklion to help.  However, the rebels defeated them at Selinari Gorge.  Karakas was forced to surrender and he and his men were taken to the mosque which was situated where the church of Panagia stands today. Captain Emmanuel Kazanis climbed to the roof of the mosque, opened a hole and threw in burning rags soaked in raki and smeared with oil and fat and the Turks died of suffocation from the intense fumes.
The two-aisled church is located in the cemetery of Neapolis and is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Jesus and to All Saints. The northern aisle was the original centre of the church, in contrast to the southern aisle, which is more recent. The murals date back to the late 13th – early 14th century, the most important being the depiction of the Virgin Mary being nursed by Saint Anne.

THE HOUSE OF 100 DOORS

Church of Agios Onofrios Metamorphosis Church House of 100 Doors
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