TripFM #41: The Lassithi Plateau and Eco Park, Crete Island, Greece, 2010 (17 pics)

The Cretan plateau of Lassithi is one the most important tourist attraction of the island and a great place for a full day excursion.

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Near the settlement of Agios Georgios there is an ethnographic park.

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There are several pavilions in the park.

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In one pavilion you will learn about the history of the Lassithi plateau ...

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... in the other you will see handmade products.

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In the next pavilion you will see how people worked on the loom ...

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... and next door there is a pottery workshop where a real master works.

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And of course, all products are on sale.

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Thank you for your attention. :)

My previous posts about the island of Crete: The city of Agios Nikolaos, Vai Beach, Touplou Monastery, The Minoan town of Gournia, Ha Gorge, The city of Ierapetra, Matala Beach, The ancient monastery of Preveli, The gorge of Kourtaliotiko.
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text and pictures by @alexanderfluke
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