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 The Koules, originally known as Rocca a Mare or Castello a Mare, is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still... View More
Venetian Fortress of Koules
Venetian Walls of Heraklion
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete View More
Venetian Walls of Heraklion
Venetian Walls of Heraklion
Heraklion Town, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The Venetian walls of Heraklion surround a part of Heraklion. The construction of the city’s fortification started in 1462 and substantially completed in 1669, with the capture of Candia by the Ottomans.
The fortifications... View More