Heraklion Town is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Heraklion Town!
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete Agia Aikaterini church is located in Agia Aikaterini Square, in the northeast of the Cathedral of Saint Minas.
The temple was built during the Second Byzantine period and became an important cultural and artistic center during... View More
Agia Ekaterini Church
Agios Georgios Church of the Armenians
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The church of Agios Georgios of the Armenians is located in the historic neighbourhood known as Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), which during the years of Ottoman rule called \"small market\".
Agios Georgios church was built during... View More
Agios Georgios Church of the Armenians
Agios Markos Church
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete Agios Markos Church or the Basilica of Saint Mark is located in the central square of El. Venizelos in Heraklion.
Agios Markos Church was built in the early years of Venetian rule (1239) and is dedicated to the patron of the... View More
Agios Markos Church
Agios Mattheos Church
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The Orthodox Church of Agios Mattheos of Sinai is located in the center of Heraklion in 200 m. south of the Cathedral of Agios Minas.
The temple was built during the Second Byzantine period. During the Ottoman period, the church... View More
Agios Mattheos Church
Agios Minas Cathedral
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete.
It was built over the time period of 1862-1895. The construction was interrupted during the Cretan... View More
Agios Minas Cathedral
Agios Titus Church
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The church of Agios Titus in Heraklion city is one of the most important monuments in the city center.
The Agios Titus church was the largest and most imposing church in the city during the second Byzantine period and was the... View More
Agios Titus Church
Panagia Stavroforon Church
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete Panagia Stavroforon church is part of the Latin monastery of the Crusaders, the remaining buildings which no longer exist.
It is of a basilica type with the middle aisle higher than the others.
During the Battle of Crete in... View More