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› Herakleion Archaeological Museum Iraklion
Xanthoudidou St. tel. +30 2810 226092/226470 The most magnificent collection of Minoan art and culture in the world, unique in beauty and completeness is housed in this museum. The exhibiton of the museum is organized in chronological order, ranging from the Neolithic period to the Roman era (4th century A.D.) and geographically, according to the provenance of the finds.
› Knossos - Palace and Archaeological site Temenos,Iraklion
The famous Palace of king Minos and the centre of the Minoan civilisation 5km south of Iraklion. The Great Palace covered an area of 20.000 sq. meters and had 1.400 rooms. Every section of the Palace had a specific use. In the west side of the Palace were the chambers of the ceremonies, of the administration and of the public storehouse...
› Chania town Kydonia, Hania
Hania (or Chania) is the capital of the Prefecture of the same name and the second biggest town in Crete, with a population of 60.000 inhabitants. It lies (Coordinates 35°31' N 24°1' E ) along the North coast of the island, about 55 km west of Rethymnon and 140 km west of Iraklion (Heraklion). Hania's old town (although it was heavily bombed by Germans in World War II) is considered as Crete's most beautiful urban district,
› Historical & Ethnographic Museum of Crete Iraklion town
At 7 Kalokairinou St. Heraklion-Crete.Tel +30 2810 283219 The history and culture of Crete, from the first centuries of the christian era to our present time. An exceptional museum featuring a collection of extremely precious objects, a must see for every visitor to Crete.
› THE FORTIFICATION OF CHANDAKAS Iraklion
The fortified enclosure of the Venetian Chandakas of the 15th century, which is still preserved today, is one of the most significant monuments of its kind in the whole Mediterranean basin.
› Bembo fountain Iraklion
It was made by "capitano" Gianmatteo Bembo between 1552-1554, it dominates in today's Kornarou square,
› Sagredo Fountain Iraklion
It was made by Giovanni Sagredo between 1602-1604, part of it has been built in the Northwest corner of today's Loggia
› Morosini Fountain Iraklion
The so called Lion's fountain. One of the most known fountains of Heraklion, point of reference for its inhabitants, but also for the visitors. Today it is one of the most beautiful monuments of the city.
