Krasi

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A small mountain village Krasi (610 m. Above sea level), is located near the road on the plateau of Lassithi at the turn to Malia.
Is famous for two things: a huge centuries-old plane tree (approx. 2,200 years), spread its branches in the village square, as well as sources, the location of which in the Roman period there was a large laundry room. Preserved stone bowls for washing with the influx of water from the top and down the drain. Water to be brought from the mountains Selena on the aqueduct, which was rebuilt in 1890 and was used for the water supply of the village.
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Platanos in Krasi Crete Greece. One of the oldest trees worldwide with estimated age 2000 years. / Πλάτανος στο Κράσι Κρήτης Ελλάδα. Ένα από τα γηραιότερα δέντρα παγκοσμίως με εκτιμώμενη ηλικία 2000 ετών. / Platanos in Krasi Kreta Griechenland. Einer der ältesten Bäume weltweit, schätzungsweise 2000 Jahre alt.
( Nature in Crete Greece / Φύση στην Κρήτη Ελλάδα )
Filming Locations:
Mochos, Krasi, Malia, Stalis
( Crete Greece, Κρήτη Ελλάδα, Kreta Griechenland, Крит Греция )