Historical Monuments in Heraklion

The Heraklion Venetian fortress dominates the port capital of the island of Crete. Since the 15th century the city has been domina

Heraklion is the capital of Crete. It has a fishing port guarded by an imposing Venetian fortress. Here you can see the remains of

Five km from Heraklion, near the Palace of Knossos lies a place with an aqueduct, where families can go walking with their childre

The setting of this Minoan archaeological site is fantastic. Great views across to Mount Ida and surrounded by olive groves. The i