- Location38 km from Ierapetra
- Altitude560 m
- AttractionsAgia Moni Monastery, churches of Agia Pelagia, Agios Georgios
- Population900 residents
- HistorySite of a Nazi massacre in 1943, where 114 residents were killed
- Cultural heritageBirthplace of Ioannis Kondylakis, renowned author and journalist
- EventsAnnual cultural "Kondylakeia" and memorial services on September 14th
- Ancient cityBuilt on the ruins of ancient Viennos, an autonomous city
Ano Viannos is a historic village located on the southern slopes of Mount Dikti, at an altitude of 560 meters. Its amphitheatric layout provides breathtaking views of olive groves and the surrounding landscape. With around 900 residents engaged primarily in agriculture and livestock farming, the village thrives on its rural heritage. Ano Viannos is part of the wider Viannos Municipality, which also includes the settlements of Agios Nikolaos, Kapsali, Loutro, and the coastal Keratokampos.
Ano Viannos is best known for its tragic history during the Nazi occupation in 1943, when 114 residents were executed in retaliation for local resistance efforts. This event is commemorated annually on September 14th with memorial services, while cultural festivals known as "Kondylakeia" honor local literary figure Ioannis Kondylakis, who was also the first president of ESIEA, the Union of Greek Journalists.
The village is built on the remains of the ancient city of Viennos, which minted its own coins featuring the head of Artemis and a flower on the other side. The city remained autonomous until the end of the 9th century, after which it became part of Ierapetra.
Visitors can explore the nearby Agia Moni Monastery, dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, located near the entrance to the Kavousi Gorge, which leads to Keratokampos. The village also boasts many historic churches such as Agia Pelagia, which dates back to the 14th century, and Agios Georgios.