Location: Heraklion
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Things to do in Heraklion, Crete: The Best Historic Sites
Heraklion (/hɪˈrækliən/; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 140,730 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km (264.2 sq mi).
Restaurants in Heraklion
1. The Chronaki House
2. Castello del Molo (Koules)
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4.5 based on 1,164 reviews
Reviewed By simonrstones - Bolton, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my time visiting the Koules Venetian fortress - an iconic feature of the Heraklion port. With a nominal entry fee of €2, you can enjoy a good hour or so wandering around, with amazing views over the port as well. A must see if you're in Heraklion.
3. Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites
4. Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
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4.0 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By AFMG11 - Charleston, United States
What a tribute to the ancient civilization in Crete. The walls are very impressive Love the city there!
5. Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery
6. Loggia
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4.0 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By Savvas_Dr - Limassol City, Cyprus
The Venetian Loggia on 25th August Street, is about 50 metres down the street from "Lion Square" (Morosini fountain) on the right, and now sits the city hall of Heraklion. You can walk in and take a quick look. This is a two-storeay Venetian mansion completed in 1628, whch used to be a meeting place for the nobles of Crete.
7. Venetian Shipyards
8. Liberty (eleftherias) Square
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Neoria Vechi
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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