Heraklion

Heraklion is the major city and capital of the largest Greek island of Crete. Its Archaeological Museum holds the remains of the 3000-year old Minoan civilization, which grew aroud the nearby legendary palace of Knossos, as well as Byzantine churches and a well-preserved Venetian wall and fortress from the 15th century.

Heraklion
Heraklion
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Crete
Crete
Crete
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  • Well heraklion is not that nice but when you want to go out in Hersonissos then go!!! • Jeroen N.
  • Very pretty spot - but don't stay too long there is much more to see on the island of Crete. • Filia M.
  • Ancient history and art lovers will find plenty to do here. The museum holds the best examples of Minoan art and artefacts in the world. • Jacqui W.
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Heraklion Travel Guide is based on Heraklion by Ikan Kekek, James, Swissbelg, Claus Hansen, Dpdt1, ITravel, iGuide and others. Heraklion Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.