Location: In Heraklion prefecture, on the northern coast of Crete
Description: Heraklion is the capital of Crete and the administrative, industrial and commercial center of the island. This make it a very busy town with the usual problems of a quickly-built modern town, such as traffic and constructions... |
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Location: In the town of Heraklion
Description: A beautiful Byzantine building, rebuilt in the 16th century by the Venetians. Later the Turks converted it into a mosque but in 1925 the Greek Orthodox Church renovated and reconsecrated it.
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Location: A few kilometers south of Heraklion
Description: The palace was built around 2000 BC., it is over 20,000 sq.m. and is made of ashlar stones. It is the largest and most spectacular structure in Greece. It had many floors and beautiful frescoes on the walls. |
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Location: Southwest of Heraklion town
Description: The palace is of the most typical Minoan palaces on Greece, while the ancient city of Phaestos used to be the most important centre and the wealthiest of the Minoan civilization. |
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Location: About 70km from Heraklion
Description: Located to the north of Matala beach, these caves are artificially carved in to the rocks. They were first inhabited during the prehistoric period, used as dwellings and places for worship.
Nearest village: Matala village |
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Location: 27 km east of Heraklion town
Description: The best equipped touristy resort in Heraklion prefecture. All kinds of accommodation, restaurants, nightclubs and bars are filling the village with tourists every year.
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Location: Southwestern coast of Heraklion
Description: This is maybe the most famous beach in Greece and it extends over 300 m. Matala beach has smooth golden sand and bamboo umbrellas for rent.
Nearest village: Matala |
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Location: In Heraklion town
Description: This enormous museum covers a period starting thousands years ago, through Minoan, post-Minoan and later periods finds. Highlights include the Phaestos disk, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, jewlry and pottery. |
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Location: 15km east of Heraklion
Description: A 5000 sq.m. structure, it is both a research center and a fun, impressive aquarium with 32 tanks and 200 Mediterranean marine species. A perfect visit with your children!
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Location: 15-20 minutes from the city centre
Description: Wonderful displays about the flora and fauna, the wildlife of Crete. Children will by no means find it boring, since it is one of the most interesting and engaging museums. You will find also descriptive details for every species. |
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Location: 44 km to the southwest of Heraklion, close to Agioi Deka village
Description: The famous Minoan law code has been excavated on Gortyn as well as a superb Roman Odeon. The finds testify about the prosperity of the ancient city of Gortyn, which used to be an ally of Rome and the capital of Crete. |
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Location: In Heraklion town
Description: The Castle of Heraklion is called Koules. It was built in the 16th century by the Venetians. The earliest castle that was on this site had been destroyed in 1303 by the Turks. |
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| >> Info & Pictures of: Koules Fortress |
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Location: About 30 km from Heraklion town, close to Skotino village
Description: This beautiful cave is an important sanctuary from the Minoan times. A celebration is performed there on 26th July, the name day of Agia Paraskevi. |
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| >> Info & Pictures of: The Cave of Agia Paraskevi |
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Location: On Agios Titos square, Heraklion
Description: This huge building was the centre of the noble society in the Venetian times. Nowadays it houses the Town Hall of Heraklion. |
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| >> Info & Pictures of: The Venetian Loggia |
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| :: The tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis |
Location: On a hill overlooking Heraklion
Description: The tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, the most famous Greek writer, was buried outside the walls of Heraklion because the Orthodox church didn't give its allowance to bury him into a cemetery. |
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| >> Info & Pictures of: The tomb of Kazantzakis |
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Location: Near Amnissos beach, 7km east of Heraklion town
Description: This cave was used as a place for worship of the goddess Eleithya (truth), who was protecting childbirth. During Early christian times, the Christians were using this cave to hide and practice their religion, while in the Minoan times it was also used for cult rituals. |
| >> Info & Pictures of: Cave of Eileithya |
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| :: Malia archaeological site |
Location: Nearby the settlement of Malia, east of Heraklion town
Description: Fossils found in this area testify that it was inhabited during the Neolithic period. Remains of a palace and a cemetery have also be found dating to 2000-2500 BC.
Nearest beach: Malia beach |
| >> Info & Pictures of: Malia archaeological site |
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