Ierapetra ( el, Ιεράπετρα, lit=sacred stone; ancient name: ) is a

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town and municipality located on the southeast coast of

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History

The town of Ierapetra (in the local dialect: Γεράπετρο ''Gerapetro'') is located on the southeast coast of

, situated on the beach of Ierapetra Bay. This town lies south of Agios Nikolaos and southwest of

Sitia Sitia ( el, Σητεία) is a port town and a municipality in Lasithi, Crete, Greece. The town has 9,912 inhabitants (2011) and the municipality has 18,318 (2011). It lies east of Agios Nikolaos and northeast of Ierapetra. Sitia port is on the ...

, and is an important regional center. With 16,139 inhabitants (in 2011), Ierapetra is the most populous town in the regional unit of

Lasithi Lasithi ( el, Λασίθι) is the easternmost regional unit on the island of Crete, to the east of Heraklion. Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra and Sitia. The mountains include the Dikti in the west and the Th ...

and the fourth most populous town in Crete. Ierapetra is nicknamed "the bride of the

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" because of its position as the only town on Crete's southern coast.

Antiquity

Ierapetra has retained a prominent place in the history of Crete since the Minoan period. The Greek and later Roman town of

Hierapytna Hierapytna ( grc, Ἱεράπυτνα or Ἱερὰ Πύτνα), also Hierapydna (Ἱεράπυδνα), Hierapydnes (Ἱερά Πύδνης), or Hiera, was a town of ancient Crete. Strabo says that it stood in the narrowest part of the island, opp ...

was located on the same site as present-day Ierapetra. In the

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, Hierapytna became the most substantial Dorian city in eastern Crete and was in a continual rivalry with Praisos, the last Minoan city on the island. In the 3rd century BC, Hierapytna was notorious for

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and took part in the Cretan War with other Cretan cities, siding with Philip V of Macedon against

Knossos Knossos (also Cnossos, both pronounced ; grc, Κνωσός, Knōsós, ; Linear B: ''Ko-no-so'') is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the na ...

and

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. The city of Gortyn surpassed Hierapytna's importance as an independent state when Hierapytna was conquered by the

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in 67 BC (the last free city in Crete). The Roman conquest of Hierapytna coincided with that of

, Cydonia, and

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. Today, the remains of the Roman harbor can still be seen in the shallow bay.

Medieval era

In AD 824,

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invaders destroyed the city and rebuilt it as a base for pirates. Ierapetra R01

From the 13th to the 17th centuries, Ierapetra, now known by its present name, became prosperous under the influence of Venice. The Fortress of Kales, built in the early years of Venetian rule and strengthened by

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in 1626 to protect the harbor, is a remnant of this period. Local myth, however, states the Genoese pirate Pescatore built the fortress in 1212. In July 1798, Ierapetra made a small step into world history;

Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who ...

stayed with a local family after the

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. The house he occupied still exists.

Modern era

During the

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, a

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was built in Ierapetra. Finds from Ierapetra's past can be found in the local Museum of Antiquities, formerly a school for Muslim children. The exhibition's centerpiece is a well-preserved statue of

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. Present-day Ierapetra consists of two distinct areas, ''Kato Mera'' and ''Pano Mera''. Kato Mera is the old town section located on the southwestern headland. It is characterized by a

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street layout with narrow alleyways,

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, and small houses, which create a village-like atmosphere. The former mosque and the "house of Napoleon" can be found in this neighborhood, as well as the Aghios Georgios metropolitan church, built in the town center in 1856. Aghios Georgios is considered one of the most innovative churches in

. The church's ceiling contains many "blind" domes. These domes and the central dome are constructed mainly from

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. Pano Mera is a much larger new town section, containing wider streets and three to four-story houses. Pano Mera is still expanding towards the west, north, and east. Ierapetra's principal shopping street is Koundouriotou. In the central section of Pano Mera, there is a town hall, a

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, a

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, and a hospital. To the west is the southern headland containing the fortress, a

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for fishing boats, and the 'Navmachia' area, where sea fights among slaves for citizens' entertainment occurred during the Roman occupation. Further east is a short beach with bars and restaurants, followed by the quay for ferries to Chrissi. Further on lies the main boulevard, which contains

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, bars,

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, and souvenir shops. At its end, a promenade runs parallel to Ierapetra Bay's long beach. The local government has planned the development of a new international port. This plan is being opposed by some citizens who think it will destroy the local environment and scenery. They are supported by Ecocrete.gr, a local environmental tribune.

Infrastructure

Education

In 2003, the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Marketing and Commerce was opened in Ierapetra. In the wake of the Greek financial crisis, in early 2013, the government had to decide whether to merge or close several schools (in a plan named "Athena" after the Greek goddess of wisdom), including TEI of Marketing in Ierapetra, sparking protests. Around 7,000 people staged a peaceful protest on 8 February 2013 holding

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s and

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es. Local authorities and local media described the march as "the biggest rally in Ierapetra to date." On 12 February 2013, the town of Ierapetra witnessed a big protest rally, as thousands of people took to the streets once again, demanding the TEI school to stay in town and the hospital to be upgraded.

Health

Ierapetra rally for hospital and TEI 12 Feb 2013 c

The General Hospital of Ierapetra was set up in 1955 with funds from Cretans who lived in the USA. In 2010, it was announced that, under a government plan for new administrative divisions called "the Kallikratis Project", the hospital was to be shut down. This sparked an unprecedented wave of protests within the region, as the hospital serves 40,000 people including some from the neighboring prefecture of Agios Nikolaos. The protests culminated in a march that took place on 25 January 2011. Another march from Ierapetra to

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followed on the same day, with over 2,500 people from and around the town taking part. Protests included occupying the building where the Decentralized Administration was located and an outdoor theatrical play performed by the protestors. Following those incidents, it was announced that the authorities had halted the plans to close the hospital, instead funding it with 1 million euros and promising to send more doctors. However, despite the promises of the

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, problems still existed surrounding the inadequate provision of health services and the lack of staff in the only hospital in the region. As a result, a fresh round of protests began on 26 May 2011 with a rally outside the seat of the municipality in Ierapetra. Around 1,000 people came to storm the town hall, protesting the latest additions to the building and demanding hospital upgrades instead. The protest, which is regarded a precedent for the region, lasted for 16 days. A row between the municipal authorities and the commission that advocated the upgrade of the hospital resulted in a stalemate and the prosecution of the people who led the storming of the town hall. The Head of the local church, Evgenios, mediated the negotiations and went to

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along with the mayor and other officials. Negotiations eventually resulted in an agreement to upgrade the hospital. Following an order by the incumbent mayor, 14 citizens were put to trial for the town hall occupation and were found not guilty on 11 July 2011. It was the first such trial in the town to date. Another protest on 20 July 2011 featured a march from Ierapetra to Iraklion and yet another despite the rain in Heraklion on 29 February 2012. According to inspectors, the hospital was rated "as an example for other hospitals in regional Greece". However, it was merged by the government only two months before the June 2012 Greek legislative elections. Over the next few months, the merger caused yet more problems concerning bureaucracy, inadequate food and supplies, and a lack of qualified medical professionals. On 30 January 2013, people staged another protest outside the hospital of Ierapetra. The hospital was at the center of a new rally in Ierapetra which took place on 12 February 2013 and another spreading throughout the prefecture of

. As a result, on 20 February 2013, thousands of people from Lasithi marched to Selinari, Lasithi, and Iraklion. Following the march, Cretans from Lasithi demanded access to health services, equal to the rest of Crete, and stormed the Regional Health headquarters in Iraklion. The unrest ended on 22 February 2013 following an agreement with officials that TEI schools, hospitals, and facilities would stay in the region. The situation relapsed in early 2014 and a new rally was held on 7 May 2014. People from Ierapetra went to Heraklion, where they met with Antonios Grigorakis, the Head of the Prefecture in charge of Health, who committed to installing a permanent

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in the General Hospital (coming from another hospital in the Prefecture of Lasithi). Three people were injured before the meeting following clashes with the police.

Demographics

The municipality of Ierapetra was formed under the 2011 local government reform through the merger of 2 former municipalities Makry Gialos and Ierapetra, which became municipal units. The new municipality of Ierapetra has an area of . The municipal unit of Ierapetra has an area of . The municipal unit has a population of 23,708 (2011) and consists of the town of Ierapetra (population 16,139 in 2011), several villages, and the island of Chrissi. These settlements include: * Agia Fotia * Agios Ioannis * Anatoli * Amoudares * Ano Simi * Christos * Drakalevri * Episkopi * Ferma * Gdochia * Gra Lygia * Kaimenos * Kalamafka * Kalogeri * Kamara * Kato Chorio * Kavousi * Kentri * Koutsounari *

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* Mathokotsana * Melises * Meseleri * Monastiraki * Minos * Mythi * Mournies *

Myrtos Myrtos is a coastal village in the west of the municipality of Ierapetra, in the Regional Unit (previously called prefecture) of Lasithi on the Greek island of Crete. It is located from Agios Nikolaos and from Ierapetra, on the road to V ...

* Nea Anatoli * Nea Myrtos * Pachia Ammos * Panagia * Pano Chorio * Psathi, Riza *

Selakano Selakano () is a forested valley and a hamlet in the municipality of Ierapetra on the island of Crete. Selakano forms one of the most important ecosystems on Crete. The forest core of wild pine is also important on the Mediterranean level. It is l ...

* Stavros * Stomio * Sykia * Thrypti * Vainia * Vasiliki * Vatos * Xerambela * Xerokambos The municipal unit of Makry Gialos was established as a municipality in 1998. In 2011, it had an area of and a population of 3,894. It consists of the communities: * Schinokapsala with the settlements of Achlia, Galini, and Mavros Kolimbos * Oreino with the settlements of Agios Panteleimon, Andrianos and Kalyvitis * Stavrochori with the settlements of Koutsouras, Lapithos and Tsikalaria * Chrysopigi with the settlement of Mpemponas * Agios Stefanos with the settlement of Makry Gialos * Pefki with the settlements of Analipsi, Aspros Potamos, and Pilalimata * Lithines with the settlements of Azali and Lagada * Perivolakia with the settlements of Epano Pervolakia, Kalo Nero, Moni Kapsa and Pezoulas

Ierapetra as a Province

The province of Ierapetra ( el, Επαρχία Ιεράπετρας) was one of the

provinces A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman '' provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions ou ...

of Lasithi. Its territory corresponded partially with that of the current municipality of Ierapetra. It was abolished in 2006.

Economy

The area's main economic activities are

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in the winter and

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in the summer. Agricultural production in the area can be divided into two main parts. Whereas olive oil has been produced throughout the municipality since Minoan times at the latest, for the last thirty years large quantities of fruit and vegetables have also been exported. These are grown in plastic greenhouses, which cover an area of 15 square kilometers between the town of Ierapetra and Neos Myrtos. They also exist in Psari Forada in the western part, as well as, to a lesser degree, between the town and Goudouras in the eastern part of the municipality. The greenhouses were introduced by the Dutchman Paul Kuypers. The inhabitants of Ierapetra used to be on average among the richest on Crete due to their greenhouse exports.

Notable Landforms

Gorges

* Orino Gorge, or Red Butterflies Gorge * Milona Gorge *

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* Sarakina Gorge * Mesona Gorge * Havga Gorge

Beaches

Chrissi Island's Golden Coast in Ierapetra, Crete, Greece

Ierapetra was selected from among 500 South European destinations by the QualityCoast International Certification Program of EUCC as one of the 50 most attractive tourist destinations for visitors interested in cultural heritage, environment, and sustainability. In 2012, Ierapetra was one of the only three destinations in Greece that won the Gold QualityCoast award. It was ranked 2nd among the Top 100 chosen European destinations. * Chrysi Island Golden Coast * Aghios Andreas Beach * Koutsounari Long Beach * Livadi Beach in Ferma * Agia Fotia Beach *Kakkos Beach *Galini Beach, Achlia *Mavros Kolymbos Beach *Koutsouras Beach *Kalamokanias Beach in Makry Gialos *Katovigli / Lagkoufa Beach in Makry Gialos * Kalamaki Beach *Tholos Beach in Kavousi * Pachia Ammos Beach * Myrtos Beach in Myrtos *Ammoudares Beach

Other

*Bramiana Dam is an artificial dam and lake that was made to supply the local greenhouses with water in the dry summer. The lake area is the biggest

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on Crete, and has become a nature reserve known for its

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. *Mount Dikti *Mount Thrypti *

Forest * Ano Simi

Climate

Ierapetra's average annual temperature 1956-1997 was . Ierapetra, along with Karpathos Island, was reported to be Greece's warmest location in 1987. Ierapetra gets over 3100 hours of sunshine per year and is Greece's sunniest city.

Transportation

One can travel to Ierapetra by plane through domestic or charter flights to Sitia airport (59 km) or Heraklion airport (94 km). There are also frequent ferry departures from

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to the

and Heraklion ports.

Chrysi

Chrysi (Golden) or Gaidhouronisi (Donkey Island) is an uninhabited island some twelve kilometers () off the coast of the town of Ierapetra. It is long and on average one kilometre () wide. On average, the island is above sea level. Kefala, the highest point of the island, is above sea level. The island is known for its white beaches, sand dunes, and forest of

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s and junipers. The western tip of the island has some remains of past settlement: a few Minoan ruins and a 13th-century

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chapel dedicated to Agios Nikolaos ( Saint Nicholas). The main sources of wealth in the settlement were

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export, and the export of ''porphyra'' (Tyrian purple), a scarlet dye made from shells. After the collapse of the Byzantine Empire, the island was abandoned, although it was later used as a hideout. Nowadays the island is protected as an "area of intense natural beauty". The island attracts many tourists, especially in the summer. As camping is forbidden on the island, only day trips are possible. Ferries leave the quay at Ierapetra daily at 10 A.M. and return at 5 P.M. Visitors are not allowed to roam freely over the island, but only on designated paths and some beaches close to the eastern tip of the island. There is a small tavern at the ferry landing. The rocky islet of Mikronisi (Small Island) lies to the east of Chrysi.

Minoan sites

* Gournia, Minoan city in Mirambelo (Mirabello) Gulf * Pyrgos, between

and Nea Myrtos * Vasiliki, near the village of the same name * Makry Gialos, Minoan site * Episkopi * Anatoli, Minoan site

Ierapetra in popular culture

*In the 1964 movie '' Zorba the Greek'', the famous scene in which

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dances the Sirtaki on the beach was shot on Ierapetra Beach. *In the 1994 movie '' Legends of the Fall'', Tristan Ludlow ( Brad Pitt), after returning from a long journey, gifts a ring from Ierapetra to his future wife, Isabelle II. *R. Graves refers to Ierapetra in two of his books: "King Jesus" and "Hercules, my shipmate". *

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mentions Ierapetra in the introduction of his book "Mundo del fin del mundo" (The World at the End of the World).

Gallery

File:AMI - Bronzestatue.jpg, Bronze statue of a young boy found in Ierapetra (1st century BC) in

Heraklion Archaeological Museum The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains by far the most important and complete collection of artefacts ...

File:Casa di Napoleone a Ierapetra.jpg,

's residence File:Ierapetra B.jpg, The promenade File:Iepetra church Agia Fotini.JPG, The church of Agia Fotini

References

External links

Municipal website

Chrissi Island

Ecocrete against new harbor

Cretan Diet
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