Heraklion
Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Sights in the old town, Square of the Lions, Titus church, harbour with fortress Koules, the huge city wall, churches, museums and hotels. Heraklion (Iraklion) […]
Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Sights in the old town, Square of the Lions, Titus church, harbour with fortress Koules, the huge city wall, churches, museums and hotels. Heraklion (Iraklion) […]
Gortys, the destroyed Roman city on Crete. The provincial capital was never rebuilt after the destruction by the Saracens and the ruins are in the state they were in 1,200
The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is the second largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world, as it is the only one in which the
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Sightseeing of the wine region south of Heraklion: the Aqueduct, burial ground at Fourni, Arhanes and Minoan megaron of Vathypetro. Arhanes, south of Heraklion Sightseeing south of Heraklion: Aqueduct of
The Natural History Museum in Heraklion and the habitats of Crete. Natural History Museum of Heraklion The Natural History Museum is spectacularly housed in the converted former power plant of
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Visit to the Palace of Malia. Visit to the Palace of Malia A turn-off left behind the modern town of Malia on the highway from Heraklion to Aghios Nikolaos ends
Knossos, the largest Minoan palace on Crete. Its history, excavations and restorations with a visit of the palace grounds together with many pictures and video. Palace of Knossos Knossos is
Crete Aquarium at Gournes. The Crete Aquarium is the most spectacular marine aquarium on Crete with many aquariums, some of them huge. At Gournes, 10 miles (ca. 16 km) east
In the south of central Crete: Palace of Festos above the Mesara plain. Palace of Phaistos Palace of Phaistos on Crete: Unveiling the Minoan Civilization’s Legacy In the heart of
Matala is a quaint seaside village located on the southern coast of Crete, near the ancient city of Phaistos. This charming location is steeped in history and natural beauty, making