Heraklion 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!
Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete Odigitria - Hodegetria Monastery is one of the oldest and grandest monasteries on Crete.
It is a citadel-type monastery, with a large fortified tower in its courtyard to protect the monks from pirates who arrived from... View More
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
Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The temple of Asclepios is situated on the northwestern edge of the sanctuary.It has an eastern orientation and the walls of the cella are built with clay blocks and are coated with white marble. They are preserved to a height... View More
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
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