Maroulas


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.

Geography, origin of name, history

Maroulas lies southeast of Rethymno and 10 kilometers from this city at an altitude of 240 meters. Most buildings date back to the Venetian period, but the area is likely to be inhabited since the Minoan period. According to tradition, the village took its name from the shepherdess Maroula, who, while grazing her sheep in the region, found a spring of cool digestive water.
;Population of Maroulas
Name19401951196119711981199120012011
Maroulas472374312221184188192486
Dilofo------2661
Total472374312221184188218547

Archaeological discoveries , buildings, temples

Two cemeteries of the palatial period of Minoan period have been revealed in the area. The findings of the cemeteries are exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.
The Venetians built two towers, which are still preserved, and other buildings with battlements. There are several coats of arms on the doors of buildings. In 1630 Turks settled in Maroulas. Visitors can see a mill, large arched doors of the Venetian mansions, narrow streets, and arches.
The 'Temple of Prophet Elias', built at the top of the hill, has extensive views to the Cretan Sea.

Miscellaneous

There is a public bus service from/to Rethymno
Since 21 July 2005 the area of Maroulas is included in the Cadastre system and is under the authority of the Cadastral Office of Rethymno