Heraklion Travel Guide

 painterdave Says:  Built by the Venetians in 1565 it was later covered with debris and recently was discovered and restored. It is very near the National Museum. It is part of the walls built to protect the city from foreign invasion, in particular the Venetians conscripted citizens to work on... 

 painterdave Says:  You can visit this museum in less than 2 hours total. Even though much of the treasures dug up by archaeologists have been taken to Athens, there are still some nice things here. Of note is a disk with writing that has never been understood, wonderfully crafted jewelry of... 

 etfromnc Says:  One of the oldest gastronomic institutions in Greece, the kafenion is a product of the Ottoman occupation, the original coffee shop. You will see them everywhere, and you may wonder why they exist. Their decor is essentially non-existent. Traditionally kafenia serve Greek... 

 etfromnc Says:  One of the most common food vendors you will see in Greece is the pie shop, selling such favorites as tiropita (cheese pie) and spanakopita (spinach pie). No matter where a Greek works there will be a pie shop nearby, and here the hungry commuter may pop in for a nibble to... 

 moranaduk Says:  25th August Street, which is now a paved, pedestrianised street and home to many neoclassical buildings, is the main street which connects the small Venetian harbour with Lion Square. Its name has a special meaning for the Greeks. It comes from the massacre of ‘martyrs'... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  A former Venetian City Hall in the centre of Heraklion, it was an official meeting place of nobility for discussions on politics,the economy and religion.It was also used for a place of social gathering to pass the time a combination of a chamber and a gentlemen's club.The... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Is situated in the centre of the city in Venizelou square.Inaugerated by the Venetian administator Fransesco Morozini.Water issues from spouts in the mouths of four Lion's,dating from the 14th century the eight troughs of the fountain are decorated with scenes from Greek... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  This church is one of the most important buildings in the centre of the city,it is set in a lovely square with cafe's and bars.In 961,Nicephorus Phocas drove the Arabs from Crete,bringing the island back under the wing of the powerful Byzantine Empire.This is when the first... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  On the Western Pier of Heraklion harbour is a formidible Venetian Fortress with the today name Koules.During Venetian rule it was known as Ricca a mare or Castello a mare,meaning fort of the seas.The name that finally prevailed is Koules from the Turkish name 'Su Kulesi'but... 

 etfromnc Says:  The Palace at Knossos is the second most popular tourist site in all of Greece (Second only to the Acropolis), so please do not visit Crete without allowing several hours for Knossos and the Archeological Musuem of Heraklion. But, be advised before you go that it will become... 

 SurfaceTravel Says:  From their web site, listed below: "Knossos is the site of the most important and better known palace of Minoan civilization. According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary king Minos. The Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the... 

 AcornMan Says:  Built around 1900 BC, the original Palace of Knossos was destroyed by an earthquake in about 1700 BC but was soon rebuilt. In its time it was the capital of Minoan Crete and was the largest of the island's palaces with over 1000 rooms, elaborate drainage systems, flushing... 

 Jawnuta Says:  Heraklion's street market is a nice street lined up with souvenirs stores as well as butcher, fish, and other stores and shops.We got there some Cretan herbs, however they were not as good as the one we got in Rethymno few years back. 

 INSULARIUS Says:  FIMI meaning: Fame in Greek, is a local brand that produces refreshments.They came out in 14 different tastes starting from orange soda to strawberry soda and Ice Tea.They are quite tasty and sweet, so if you like refreshments with a sweet taste, you will find your... 

 grayfo Says:  Throughout its existence, Heraklion has had a turbulent history. It is thought that the city was originally the port of the ancient city of Knossos. Archaeological evidence shows that the settlement named Heraklion probably arose during the first millennium BC (9th century...