The Monastery of the Lady of Angels of Gderneto, or Gouverneto, built in the early 16th century on the site of a pre-existing church, is one of Crete's oldest active monasteries. Its fortress-like structure includes a rectangular enclosure with four towers and a "katachystra" above the main gate, used to pour hot oil on invaders. The central church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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