Historical Sites In Heraklion

Knossos Palace

Circa-1600-BCE royal palace, reconstructed in the early 1900s & linked to the myth of the Minotaur.

Knossos 714 09, Greece

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Museum displaying artifacts from the Minoan age, plus Cretan art, sculptures & archaeological finds.

Ξανθουδίδη και, Chatzidaki 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Morosini Fountain

Bustling, taverna-lined square centered on a 1600s Venetian fountain with 4 water-gushing lions.

Pl. El. Venizelou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Rocca a Mare Fortress

This restored fort built by Venetians in the 16th century has dramatic views & artifacts on display.

Heraklion 712 02, Greece

Heraklion Venetian Port

Centuries-old port popular for walks & sunset views, sheltered by a Venetian-built coastal fort.

I. Merineli 2, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Natural History Museum of Crete

Opened in 1980, the natural history museum offers an earthquake simulator & activities for children.

Κόλπος Δερματά, Leof. Sofokli Venizelou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Cathedral of Agios Minas

Prominent Orthodox place of worship built in the 19th century, featuring ornate religious art.

Ag. Mina 25, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Bembo fountain

Large stone fountain from the 1550s, decorated with a headless statue & Venetian coats of arms.

Pl. Kornarou 2, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Holy Cathedral Temple of Saint Titus

Former 19th-century mosque, now a Greek Orthodox church dedicated to St. Titus.

Pl. Agiou Titou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Nikos Kazantzakis Grave

The gravesite of Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis is marked with a wooden cross & an engraved plaque.

Κρήτης, Iraklio 714 09, Greece

Historical Museum of Crete

This neoclassic building features the art & history of Crete, plus a library & cafe with a terrace.

Leof. Sofokli Venizelou 27, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Kenouryia Porta

Evans 12, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Venetian Loggia

Lavish City Hall structure built in the Venetian period with an elegant atrium & hall for events.

August Str 25, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Theotokopoulos Park

· Dogs allowed

Theotokopoulou 30, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Fountain Karavola

Heraklion 713 03, Greece

Pantokrator Venetian Portal

Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου, Ενετικά Τείχη, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos

Leof. Dimokratias, Iraklio 713 06, Greece

Kornarou Square

Heraklion 712 01, Greece

Archaeological Area Tylissos

Heraklion 715 00, Greece

Ag. Ekateríni Sinaitón (Museum)

Monis Odigitrias 1, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Προτομή Γιούρι Γκαγκάριν

Leof. Sofokli Venizelou, Iraklio 713 04, Greece

Statue of Erotokritos

Mavrolenis 17, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Venetian Shipyards

Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Herakleion Municipal Art Gallery

Pl. Kallergion 100, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Venetian Gate St. George

Leof. Ikarou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Bastion St. Andrew

Ενετικά Τείχη,, 713 03, Greece

Kouloures

Knossos 714 09, Greece

Herakleion Unknown Soldier Statue

Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

ΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΥΛΗ ΚΑΛΛΕΡΓΗΔΩΝ

Rodia 715 00, Greece

Κρήνη Πριούλι

Delimarkou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Venetian Portal Vitouri

Par. 3i Pediados Viglas 36, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Fountain

Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

South House

Epar.Od. Knossou - Charaka, Knosos 715 00, Greece

Ottoman Pumphouse

Pl. Kornarou 40, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Nikos Kitsikis's bust

Unnamed Road, Iraklio, Greece

Sampionara Bastion or Gate

Epimenidou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Μέγαρον Λιοπυράκη

Epimenidou 2, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Στοά Μακάσι

Τείχη Ηρακλείου,, Nik. Plastira, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Venetian Aqueduct

Heraklion 715 00, Greece

Chania gate

Heraklion 712 01, Greece

Bey Sekeria Mansion

Apokoronou 7, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Nikos Xilouris Bust

Evans 12, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Old Anchor

Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Oldest Road of the World

Dedalou, Iraklio 714 09, Greece

Old Olive Tree

Efessou 63, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Fountain of the Tekke of the "Three-Men Order" (Üçleria)

Heraklion 712 01, Greece

Captain Michael Korakas

Piranthou 4, Iraklio 713 05, Greece

Tsachaki House

Monis Vrontisiou 13, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Jesus Gate

Plastira, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

"Neverland"

Gazi 714 14, Greece