Heraklion
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Heraklion is not only the capital of Crete, but also home of some of the best restaurants in the world! If you are a lover of gastronomy, you must book a table in one of the best restaurants of the city for a delicious experience you will never forget, and try incredible dishes based on the Cretan andRead More
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The fortress of Koules, or “Rocca a Mare” as the Venetians called it, has been the tireless guard of the city of Heraklion since the 16th century. The fortress was recently restored and its gates opened to visitors, making it one of the most interesting must-see monuments of the city. ApartRead More
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After visiting the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion you might wonder, how did Minoans really look like? And how would it be, if the bull leaping fresco would come to life, together with the three Minoan ladies in blue? Take a glimpse of Minoan life and culture at the MinoanRead More
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The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: the ultimate museum of the Minoan Civilization
April 10, 2019
One of the most important museums of Greece, if not Europe, covering 5,500 years of history, is situated in Heraklion and is a ideally combined with a visit to the Palace of Knossos. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is definitely a must-see, with impressive exhibits from the Neolithic Age to theRead More -
The capital of Crete, Heraklion (Iraklion) is in the center of everything Cretan, and the site of some of Greece and the world’s most stunning touristic attractions. A port and social hub since ancient times, today the city is home to more than 300,000 people. The fourth largest city in all of Greece,Read More
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When you stay at Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort you are close to the most exciting Cretan attractions for the little ones. Besides exciting attractions in Heraklion, like the Natural History Museum and the Historical Museum of Crete, you will find a lot outside of the capital of the islandRead More