Roussospiti

Last updated
Roussospiti
Ρουσσοσπίτι
Greece location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Roussospiti
Coordinates: 35°20′N24°29′E / 35.333°N 24.483°E / 35.333; 24.483
CountryGreece
Administrative region Crete
Regional unit Rethymno
Municipality Rethymno
Municipal unit Rethymno
Community
[1]
 • Population569 (2011)
 • Area (km2)6.840
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
74100
Area code(s) 28310
Vehicle registration ΡΕ

Roussospiti is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno (regional unit) of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of the former municipality of Rethymno. It is a traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value (Government Gazette 728/21-9-1995). [2]

Contents

Geography, origin of name, history

It is located 9 km southeast of Rethymno at an altitude of 300 meters, [3] built in the 12th century by Venetians, as evidenced by the Venetian buildings in the village (arches, gates, fountain). At that time, a house ("spiti", in Greek) was built in the village, and this was called "Russo", i.e. red (russo+spiti=red house), and the village took its name after that. Others say that a Russian (Roussa) woman had built a house in the village, and that could be the origin of its name (the house of the Russian =roussospiti). 157 inhabitants were recorded in 1583. Later on, it was occupied by the Ottomans. [4] The village lies on the slope of Vrisinas at an altitude of 300 meters. Apart from many Venetian houses, there is also a fountain of the 17th century and the church of Virgin Mary in this settlement. You can enjoy magnificent sea view (to the north) [5]

Population of Roussospiti [6]
19131920192819401951196119711981199120012011
372400358358353272195174257374569

Attractions: Monuments, Temples, important buildings

The Virgin Mary is a small one-room church, like most churches of Crete. Built in the early 14th century. The Christ of the Crucifixion is one of the best preserved frescoes of the church and one of the most dynamic forms of Cretan art.

The Fountain of Roussospiti: It dates back to the 17th century. Gerola described it as "graceful", a characterisation, which, on a closer look, one must agree with. The spout has the shape of a lion's head. [7]

Monastery of Aghia Irini (Saint Eirene), is situated near Roussospiti. This very old monastery is considered to date back to the 14th century. After restoration works were started in 1989, the monastery was given new life due to the eager activities of the nuns. [8] [9] There is an ecclesiastical museum in the Monastery area, called Holy Trinity Ecclesiastical Museum of Agia Irini. [10]

Michellaneous

The village celebrates Agia Paraskevi's name day (26 July)

See also

List of settlements in the Rethymno regional unit

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crete</span> Largest Greek island

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete rests about 160 km (99 mi) south of the Greek mainland, and about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Anatolia. Crete has an area of 8,450 km2 (3,260 sq mi) and a coastline of 1,046 km (650 mi). It bounds the southern border of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chania</span> City in Western Crete, Greece

Chania, also spelled Hania, is a city in Greece and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north west coast of the island Crete, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Heraklion</span> City in Crete, Greece

Heraklion or Iraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit. It is the fourth largest city in Greece with a population of 211,370 according to the 2011 census. The population of the municipality was 177,064.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kythira</span> Place in Greece

Kythira is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group. Administratively, it belongs to the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region, despite its distance from the Saronic Islands, around which the rest of Attica is centered. As a municipality, it includes the island of Antikythera to the south.

Agia Eirini is a small community in Western Crete, population 80. It lies in the Chania regional unit which constitutes the western part of Crete. It is in the municipality of Kantanos-Selino, which forms the southwest part of the region, specifically the East Selino unit, and the community of Epanochori.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Agia Triada Monastery</span> Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete

Agia Triada Monastery or the Monastery of Agia Triada Tsangarolon is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the Akrotiri peninsula in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. It also contains a museum.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fortezza of Rethymno</span> Citadel in Rethymno, Greece

The Fortezza is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. By the early 20th century, many houses were built within the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings within the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and is open to the public.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Loutra, Rethymno</span> Village on Crete, Greece

Loutra is a medieval village of central Crete, Rethymno regional unit, Rethymno municipality, Arkadi municipal unit. It is situated 2 km from the Bay of Rethymno and 8 km from the town of Rethymno.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rethymno</span> City on the island of Crete, Greece

Rethymno is a city in Greece on the island of Crete. It is the capital of Rethymno regional unit, and has a population of more than 30,000 inhabitants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chromonastiri</span> Place in Greece

Chromonastiri is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of the former municipality of Rethymno. Chromonastiri is a traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value. Buildings with Venetian architectural elements are scattered throughout the village. In the years 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chromonastiri received an award of the '"cleaner and organized traditional community"'

Roustika is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of municipality of Nikiforos Fokas. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymnon. It is traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value. In 2005 Roustika was awarded as a "'clean and organized traditional community"'

Maroulas is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. It is traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value.

Amnatos is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of the municipal district of Municipality of Arkadi. Amnatos is a traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of "average cultural value". Buildings with Venetian architectural elements are scattered throughout the village. In 2005 Amnatos received an award of the "cleaner and organized traditional community".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Atsipopoulo</span> Place in Greece

Atsipopoulo is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of municipality of Nikiforos Fokas. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.

Pigi is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno regional unit of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of the municipal district of Municipality of Arkadi. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.

Gerani is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of municipality of Nikiforos Fokas. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.

Myriokefala is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of municipality of Lappa. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.

Μyli is a part of the local community of Chromonastiri of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Capital of the new municipality is Rethymno.

Agia Galini is a village in Rethymno regional unit, Crete, Greece.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Melabes</span> Place in Greece

Melabes or Melambes is a village in Rethymno regional unit, Crete, Greece.

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ Antonogiannakis Michael, The Vrisinas, The Mount Rethemnous, topographic, geographic, historical, social and folkloric perspective, Athens 2010 (in greek), p 382
  3. ↑ Papyrus Larousse Britannica, Athens, 1996
  4. ↑ "Ottoman Settlements". Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Digital Crete. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  5. ↑ Presentation and pictures of Roussospiti at Web site of Rethymno municipality (in greek) Archived 2011-08-02 at the Wayback Machine retrieved at 11 April 2012
  6. ↑ Hellenic Statistical Authority, Digital Library (ELSAT), Census (Greek and English)
  7. ↑ "Public Buildings, Roussospiti Fountain". Tourism Promotion Committee of Rethymno Prefecture. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  8. ↑ "Monastery of Agia Irini". Tourism Promotion Committee of Rethymno Prefecture. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  9. ↑ Agia Eirene "Ottoman Settlements". Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Digital Crete. Retrieved 11 April 2012.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  10. ↑ "Museums". Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Digital Crete. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.