Heraklion is the capital of Crete and the largest city of the island (the fourth largest one in Greece). The site is inhabited continuously from the Minoan Era and beyond, and formed a prominent settlement in Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman periods. Near Heraklion, the well-known Minoan archaeological site of Knossos is located. The broader region of Heraklion combines mountainous and plain areas, while the hilly hinterland, reminiscing Tuscany, is famous for viticulture.
Best places to visit:
Cityscape
- Walks in Heraklion: at the seafront, central part
- Walks in Heraklion: at the seafront, west part
- Local markets in Heraklion: fishermen's market in the old port
Landscape
- Extra-urban places of Heraklion: Agia Eirini at Spilia
- Top monuments in Crete: the Knossos Palace
- The best things in life are free: Kalamaki beach, south Heraklion region
- Discovering the Cretan mountains: Skinakas Observatory
Monumental Plane Tree in Krasi, Heraklion: one of the oldest trees in Europe
Μονή Αγίας Μαρίνας Βόνης, το μεγάλο προσκύνημα της Κρήτης
Places to eat
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