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THE PANAGIA KERA CHURCH IN KRITSA ON CRETE
 One kilometer before the village of Kritsa, in the site named "Logari" is the old Byzantine church of "Panagia Kera", with unique in technique and importance Byzantine frescoes (14th and 15th century). The central aisle, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, contains the oldest paintings which reflect a mixture of styles. The south aisle has the best-preserved paintings. In contrast to the more stylized paintings of the period, these paintings display a tenderness and humanity in their rendering of the story of Anna, the Virgin Mary's mother. The north aisle is dedicated to St. Anthony and has pictures representing the Second Coming. There was a 3 euro entrance fee to get into the church and you are not allowed to take any pictures. I suggest you take a look at the outside, peak in an than move on to other equal beautiful churches, like the one in Pirgos, if you want to take a look at equally nice frescoes for free.
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