Tag Archives: Heraklion
A day in Heraklion
Posted on08. Jul, 2009 by Katia.
If you have a day to spend in Heraklion, you should plan a visit to the main sites within the city, which is the shopping and business centre of Crete, and then a small cruise around the most relaxing spots in Heraklion, to enjoy good food and drinks. Heraklion is a bustling city featuring the [...]
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Heraklion Historical Museum
Posted on11. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
The Heraklion Historical Museum (or Historical Museum of Crete, as it is officially called) is a very well appointed and well curated Museum, located in the heart of the city of Heraklion. It is definitely worth a visit, due to its amazing collections. Combined with the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the Historical Museum of Crete [...]
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The Venetian harbour of Heraklion in the evening
Posted on07. Jun, 2009 by Katia.
The Heraklion Venetian Harbour as you will probably know it, is one of the most picturesque settings in the capital city of Crete, offering an ideal spot for those who wish to relax and unwind from the bustling rhythms of the city. It is located at the end of the 25th of August Street and [...]
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Posted on18. May, 2009 by Katia.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums in Greece and the world featuring the most notable and largest collection of artifacts and findings of the notorious Minoan Civilization of Crete. Photo of Minoan clay figurines in the Heraklion museum by psmithson
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Heraklion airport information
Posted on09. May, 2009 by Katia.
Heraklion Airport is located just 3 miles or 5 km east of the city of Heraklion. It is one of the biggest airports in Greece, the third busiest after Athens and Thessaloniki. Heraklion airport photo by Julia Yakovleva
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Knossos Palace
Posted on09. May, 2009 by Katia.
On the eve of the 20th century Sir Arthur Evans discovered Knossos, the main Palace of the Minoan Civilization in Crete. Settled upon the area of Heraklion and named after King Minos of Crete, the Palace of Knossos features numerous details of the great Minoan Civilization and is considered to be the largest Bronze Age [...]
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Video of plane taking off Heraklion airport
Posted on03. Apr, 2009 by Katia.
Airplane leaving Heraklion airport and flying above the port of Heraklion. The International airport of Heraklion is located at the east edge of the city.
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Lions fountain or Morosini fountain in Heraklion
Posted on03. Apr, 2009 by Katia.
The Lions Fountain, also known as Morosini Fountain in the heart of Heraklion, was built in 1628 by General Morosini, during the Venetian Rule in Crete. Francesco Morosini was the local Governor, who wanted to build a monument to commemorate the Venetian Success, driving water to the City Centre. Lions or Morosini fountain by felissy