The San Francisco church, consecrated in 1622, is on its fifth bell tower, but the church has survived 15 major earthquakes because the Franciscans who built it learned from indigenous people how to build a floating foundation under the load-bearing walls
Rethymno: More of Crete
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.