ACHILLEION
Neoclassical palace where the empress Sissi lived with terrace, Italian ...Read more
PHAESTOS PALACE
Minoan Palace of Phaistos, a remarkable architectural structure.Read more
GRANDMASTER'S PALACE
Palace overlooking the rue des Chevaliers offering exhibitions.Read more
FONTAINE BEMBO
Fountain built by Captain Gianmatteo Bembo in a pleasant site in Heraklion.Read more
LARGE DOOR (PORTA GUORA)
The Great Gate of Rethymnon, a historical site built between 1540 and 1580.Read more
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.
VENETIAN FORTRESS
A Venetian fortress overlooking the city of Rethymno with a benevolent eye.Read more
PALEO FROURIO
Remarkable fortifications in the city of Corfu Chora.Read more
RIMONDI FOUNTAIN
A fountain to be admired with its three Corinthian columns surmounted by ...Read more
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
FORTRESS FIRKAS
Venetian fortress with the Museum of the Navy, remains of cannons and ...Read more
CLOCK TOWER
Ancient Byzantine guard tower located in Rhodes City.Read more
VENETIAN ARSENALS
Remains of the Venetian arsenals in Heraklion dating from the Venetian ...Read more
VENETIAN FORTRESS OF KALES
Fortress built in the 13th century in Ierapetra.Read more
STRONGHOLD OF KAZARMA
A ruined Venetian fort in Sitia.Read more