Introduction to 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. Read More »

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Heraklion, Nomos Irakleiou, Crete, Greece
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