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Agios Minas Cathedral
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There are several churches in Heraklion. The one that is a must-visit is named after St. Minas, the martyr saint that is also considered the patron of the …
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Freedom Square
Pl. Eleftherias
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This favorite spot is much more spacious than the Lion Square. Plateia Eleftherias is located next to the Archaeological Museum and not far away from the local …
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Gate Bethlehem
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Venetian ancestry is everywhere at a glance in Heraklion. Gate Bethlehem is among the most obvious example of it. Located on the western side of the Venetian …
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Heraklion Old Town
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You don`t have to leave the city to see the dazzling views and get in touch with the scent of old times. The Old Town is located next to the modern center of …
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Koules Fortress
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Crete was under Venetian rule for about four and a half centuries before it fell under the Ottoman Empire in the 1660s. Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare in …
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Lion Square
Πλατεία Λιονταριών
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Set right at the Heraklion, the Lion Square (or Liondaria) is one of the most beautiful structures within the city. Called also Morosini Fountain after the …
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The Old Market
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The Old Market street is another place worth the walk-around. Located near a shopping boulevard, it brings a distinct contrast to the modern shiny trade zones …
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The Palace of Knossos
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Arguably this is the site Crete is most famous for. The remains of the ancient palace of Knossos are situated just a few miles south of Heraklion, and you can …
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Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
Martinengo Bastion
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Another famous figure originating from Crete is Nikos Kazantzakis. The writer who gained international fame with his novels Zorba the Greek, Captain Mihalis …
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Venetian Loggia
August Str. 25
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Here is another significant evidence of the Venetian influence that lasted almost for a half millennium, and a building that is still actively used by the city …
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