The area of Municipality of Gazi comprises a defined anthropographic and natural entity with rich traditional, agricultural and cultural environment, original traditional settlements that transfer you at another time and space and cosmopolitan touristic areas which satisfy the most demanding taste.
The archeological data in Gazi and the neighboring settlements indicate the significance of the area since Minoan times. North from the settlement, at the mouth of the river it is considered to be the seaport of Tylissos at mid-Minoan III and late Minoan period. Nearby the settlement, Minoan statuettes were found, which according to archaeologist represent solely one goddess, in different capacities. In addition, there were found tombs of late Minoan Period III with box-shaped sarcophagus (Gazi, Skafidara and Kavrochori).
In history texts of Venetian occupation period we meet the first references to the settlements of Gazi, Kavrochori, Kalessa. Venetian monuments are the Tris Eklisies (the three churches), the ruins in Almyros gorge, which date from 14th century, Agios Panteleymonas monastery and different Venetian mansions that are scattered at the settlements of Rodia, Pantanassa and Palaiokastro.
In Fodele there are Byzantine monuments and churches from the 11th century with frescos of the anti-classic movement that have been preserved since then, as well as Dominico Theotocopoulos Museum, which according to tradition was his birthplace.
The most significant archeological site up to now is situated at Souda's cape in Agia Pelagia. At this beautiful bay, excavations brought to light parts from private houses and public buildings of the Hellenistic town that was identified with ancient Apollonia.
In the Municipal district of Ahlada there is Agia Pelagia church that dates back to 1300 AD and belongs to the Monastery of Savatiana. In addition, there is the church of Panagia Flaskiani on the beach, on the boundaries with Rodia. In the area of Pompia there is the cave of Kynigospilios, a cave at Lagonica area and some caves at Agia Pelagia Monastery that had been used by the monks as cells.
In Rodia you would see the church of Virgin Mary's Annunciation, which bears a doorframe dated from 1553 with a coat of arms that most probably belongs to Kallergi family, the Monastery of Savatiana and Agio Sava's Monastery. The Feudal Lords Mansion has been preserved since 1965 at Georgios and Fragiskos Modinos area, has been announced listed and it is under state ownership.
The striking succession of mountain and sea, the characteristic geomorphology of the ground, the virgin natural beauty and the rich vegetation, the modern tourism infrastructure are the features that compose the distinct beauty of the landscape of our Municipality.
