Kenourgio Chorio

Kenourgio Chorio, meaning "New Village," is a settlement in Crete whose precise founding date remains undocumented, though its development likely occurred during the post-Byzantine or Ottoman periods. Its architecture reflects a typical Cretan village style, characterized by modest, stone houses clustered tightly together, exhibiting vernacular construction techniques common to the region. Many buildings retain traditional features such as pitched roofs and small windows, adapted to the island's climate. The village layout, with its narrow, winding streets, reveals an organic growth pattern rather than a planned design. Kenourgio Chorio's significance lies in its representation of traditional Cretan rural life and its preservation of architectural heritage characteristic of many inland settlements. While its original purpose was purely residential, it continues to function as a small village within the wider Cretan landscape.