LARGE PALAIS
Palace in Knossos, the most important power center of the Minoan period.Read more
FERME KAMIHIS
An authentic address to live the life of the Cretan farmers.Read more
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
The most outstanding and emblematic pieces of Minoan art in the museum of ...Read more
PHAESTOS PALACE
Minoan Palace of Phaistos, a remarkable architectural structure.Read more
NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS MUSEUM
The story of Nikos Kazantzaki in a museum in the heart of Varvaroi.Read more
OPEN-AIR MUSEUM OF LYCHNOSTATIS
Museum in Hersonissos, to learn more about Cretan traditions.Read more
FONTAINE BEMBO
Fountain built by Captain Gianmatteo Bembo in a pleasant site in Heraklion.Read more
ASSUMPTION OF SAINT MARY PARISH CHURCH
Read moreThe Assumption of Mary (Dormition according to the Oriental tradition) is the orthodox and Catholic religious belief that the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the end of his earthly life, entered directly into the glory of God, soul and body. In the narrow church, we don't see much of it if it's icons and paintings as in many other churches.
MOROSINI FOUNTAIN
Read moreThe fountain was inaugurated in 1628 by the Venetian governor Francesco Morosini, hence its name, but it is best known as the "Fountain of the Lions", in Greek Liontaria. The water flows through the mouths of four lions, symbols of Venetian power, and the basins are decorated with representations of mythological scenes, carved in marble, where some classical figures such as tritons or nymphs can be found... This fountain was the first to bring water to the city of Heraklion, hence its current historical power. In spite of its appearance today rather banal, one can easily recognize that the work of its construction had to be considerable. The large statue of Poseidon, which occupied the centre of the fountain, was destroyed during the Turkish occupation. The square, where 25 Avgustou Street, the main pedestrian street leading down to the port, opens, is a very important cultural and tourist centre of Heraklion. But don't just look up at the four lions, also look under the fountain through the four hermetically sealed and lighted portholes: there you can see the foundations of the Venetian aqueduct. One of the emblematic places of Heraklion because of its history, the square of the Lions (or E. Venizelou) is not very impressive. However, it can be pleasant to have lunch in one of the taverns in the square where the fountain is located, especially those whose terraces on the first floor will give you a pleasant view of the surrounding animation.
RED BEACH
Read moreIt owes its name to the color of the sand. Less crowded than the beach of Matala, this beach with cliffs is beautiful, especially at sunset. The view over the Bay of Matala and the beach of Kokkinos is superb when you reach the top of the hill which separates them. Possible possible. A French hippie stayed there several years, we still see his sculptures in the caves, in the form of octopus, sirène…
VENETIAN BULB FORT
Historical fortress, beautiful panorama and pleasant walk, in Heraklion.Read more
MALIA PALACE
A remarkable archaeological site consisting of a royal residence and a ...Read more
MATALA CAVES
Historical caves by the sea in Matala.Read more
CRETAQUARIUM
Giant aquarium including fish and invertebrates in a dozen well maintained ...Read more
PONDWEED BEACH
Beach near Malia, the most beautiful of Heraklion.Read more
VRONDISSI MONASTERY
Monastery with a two-aisled church, an important building of the ...Read more
RUINS OF THE OLD PORT
Remains of the ancient Roman port of Hersonissos.Read more
MUSEUM OF CRETAN ETHNOLOGY
A perfect address to learn more about the history and customs of Crete.Read more
GORTYNE CITY
City of Gortyne containing the ruins of the basilica of Saint Titus, the ...Read more
VENETIAN ARSENALS
Remains of the Venetian arsenals in Heraklion dating from the Venetian ...Read more