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'''Vrachasi''' ({{lang-el|Βραχάσι}}) is a village and a former municipality in the [[Lasithi]] regional unit, [[Crete]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of [[Agios Nikolaos, Crete|Agios Nikolaos]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>[http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf Kallikratis law] Greece Ministry of Interior {{el icon}}</ref> |
'''Vrachasi''' ({{lang-el|Βραχάσι}}) is a village and a former municipality in the [[Lasithi]] regional unit, [[Crete]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of [[Agios Nikolaos, Crete|Agios Nikolaos]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>[http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf Kallikratis law] Greece Ministry of Interior {{el icon}}</ref> |
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Vrachasi is a village of a few hundred people and typical of many around, but it has some interesting features and the traditional Cretan architecture is well preserved here. The main square of Vrachasi sits close to the road and has |
Vrachasi is a village of a few hundred people and typical of many around, but it has some interesting features and the traditional Cretan architecture is well preserved here. The main square of Vrachasi sits close to the road and has a wide view into the valley below, through which passes the main highway between Agios Nikolaos and [[Heraklion]]. |
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Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby [[Sisi, Crete|Sissi]] and Milatos and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Demos Vrachasiou' around the area. |
Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby [[Sisi, Crete|Sissi]] and Milatos and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Demos Vrachasiou' around the area. |
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Revision as of 02:45, 2 July 2016
Vrachasi
Βραχάσι | |
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Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Lasithi |
| Municipality | Agios Nikolaos |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 1,706 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | AN |
Vrachasi (Greek: Βραχάσι) is a village and a former municipality in the Lasithi regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]
Main sights
Vrachasi is a village of a few hundred people and typical of many around, but it has some interesting features and the traditional Cretan architecture is well preserved here. The main square of Vrachasi sits close to the road and has a wide view into the valley below, through which passes the main highway between Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion.
Vrachasi's fiercely independent streak mirrors that of nearby Sissi and Milatos and can be seen by the many hand painted declarations of 'Demos Vrachasiou' around the area.
See also
References
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
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