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Crete Island—Found a Home in the Aegean Sea
“Ultimate Guide to Crete Island!”
After 10 trips to Europe, Greece is the true god of relaxation
“Eight-day and seven-night Greece travel guide: Day 1: Athens · **Morning**: Arrive in Athens, check in to the hotel, and then head to the Acropolis to visit the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and other ancient ruins.”
Heraklion - Explore Greece's Fascinating Historical Sites
“Heraklion, a beautiful city on the island of Crete, Greece, attracts countless tourists with its rich historical sites and fascinating natural scenery.”
Heraklion Layover
“newnew🗺️🗺️ Day 1 in Heraklion is a total whirlwind, but you’ll be obsessed with these iconic spots!”
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“City: Heraklion, Crete This Heraklion harbor crawl is one for the books!”
A 1-Day Trip to Heraklion, Crete.
“A 1-Day Trip to Heraklion, Crete Take a stroll through the Old Town and drop by the Morosini Fountain square, which is surrounded by restaurants and cafes.”
Koules Fortress - Crete Island, Greece
“After six years of restoration, the symbol of Heraklion was reopened in August 2016.”
#easytravelpost These arches once helped build Venice’s power in Crete. ⚓ Right beside Heraklion’s Old Venetian Harbor, you’ll notice a long row of huge stone arches — the Venetian Arsenals. They may look like old warehouses today, but centuries ago this was one of the busiest parts of the harbor. The Venetians built these shipyards to construct, repair and maintain their ships. The large vaulted spaces were designed so vessels could be brought inside directly from the water. Heraklion — then known as Candia — was an important Venetian stronghold, and its harbor played a major role in controlling trade and sea routes around Crete. Today, only part of this enormous shipbuilding complex survives. And I love the contrast here: ancient Venetian arches behind you, modern yachts in front of you, cafés along the harbor… and Koules Fortress just a short walk away. ❤️ So if you visit Koules, don’t just turn around and leave. Take some time to walk around the Old Venetian Harbor — there is much more history here than it first seems. Would you have guessed these arches were once shipyards? 👀
“#easytravelpost These arches once helped build Venice’s power in Crete.”Explore Heraklion on the map
Frequently asked questions
What is Heraklion famous for?
−Heraklion is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Morosini Fountain (Liontaria), and Rocca a Mare | Koules.
What are the must-try activities in Heraklion?
−Consider Crete: City Tour of Heraklion with Knossos Palace visit, Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island, and Crete: Bus tour to Red Beach/Kokkini Ammos in Heraklion. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.
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