Heraklion Renthub Guide
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Heraklion city Used to be an amzing Fortress town
The fountain of Morozini (known as Lions) is one of the nicest Venetian monuments of Candia (current Heraklion). The fountain was watered by the spring of Karidaki and the water traveled about 15km in a gigantic aqueduct.
The fountain takes its name from the Capitan Generale Francesco Morozini. During his rule, the aqueduct was constructed to water the thirsty town of Candia. Until then, most water came from wells and rain-storage tanks. The aqueduct was inaugurated on April 25th, 1628, i.e. on the feast day of Saint Mark, the protector of Venice.
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Morosini Lions Fountain
Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou The fountain of Morozini (known as Lions) is one of the nicest Venetian monuments of Candia (current Heraklion). The fountain was watered by the spring of Karidaki and the water traveled about 15km in a gigantic aqueduct.
The fountain takes its name from the Capitan Generale Francesco Morozini. During his rule, the aqueduct was constructed to water the thirsty town of Candia. Until then, most water came from wells and rain-storage tanks. The aqueduct was inaugurated on April 25th, 1628, i.e. on the feast day of Saint Mark, the protector of Venice.
Knossos was the most important city on Crete before the Roman Era and the center of the first brilliant European civilization, the Minoan. The palace of the city is the most visited archaeological site in Crete with more than 1.000.000 visitors per year. The palace is located just 5km south of Heraklion, atop hill Kefala next to the banks of Knosano Gorge. It can be accessed via Knossos Avenue, which connects Heraklion with Skalani village. Apart from the palace itself, the area is full with several more archaeological finds, which makes sense considering that Knossos was a town with more than 100,000 people.
The palace was the seat of the legendary King Minos and has been associated with famous Greek myths, like that of Daedalus and Icarus, the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Minos was not a person, but a series of kings with the same name (as we say Pharaoh in Egypt). He was deified and he was thought to be the son of Europa and Zeus, as described in the story of the Rape of Europe.
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Knossos
Knossos was the most important city on Crete before the Roman Era and the center of the first brilliant European civilization, the Minoan. The palace of the city is the most visited archaeological site in Crete with more than 1.000.000 visitors per year. The palace is located just 5km south of Heraklion, atop hill Kefala next to the banks of Knosano Gorge. It can be accessed via Knossos Avenue, which connects Heraklion with Skalani village. Apart from the palace itself, the area is full with several more archaeological finds, which makes sense considering that Knossos was a town with more than 100,000 people.
The palace was the seat of the legendary King Minos and has been associated with famous Greek myths, like that of Daedalus and Icarus, the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Minos was not a person, but a series of kings with the same name (as we say Pharaoh in Egypt). He was deified and he was thought to be the son of Europa and Zeus, as described in the story of the Rape of Europe.
Today, Koules is open to the visitors and is frequently used for cultural events. It hosts a permanent exhibition of the findings from the surveys of the legendary oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau in the 1970s, with the most important being those of vessel La Therese of the French Fleet, sunk on July 24, 1669, during the last act of the Cretan War.
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Rocca a Mare festning
Today, Koules is open to the visitors and is frequently used for cultural events. It hosts a permanent exhibition of the findings from the surveys of the legendary oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau in the 1970s, with the most important being those of vessel La Therese of the French Fleet, sunk on July 24, 1669, during the last act of the Cretan War.
A beautiful walk on the Venezian walls of Heraklion is highly recommended. You can see the city from above with some wonderful views of the sea too! Dont miss Nikos Kazatzakis grave (writer of Zorbas). Start point in front of the entrance of Georgiadis Park near Eleutherias square.
Distance: 2.1 km
Type: sidewalk
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Venetian City Wall
25 Nik. PlastiraA beautiful walk on the Venezian walls of Heraklion is highly recommended. You can see the city from above with some wonderful views of the sea too! Dont miss Nikos Kazatzakis grave (writer of Zorbas). Start point in front of the entrance of Georgiadis Park near Eleutherias square.
Distance: 2.1 km
Type: sidewalk
Museums
The collection of the Minoan antiquities in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion in Heraklion is the largest in the world and the museum is considered the main Museum of Minoan civilization. It is classified as one of the largest and most remarkable museums in Greece and one of the most important in Europe. It is built in a spacious building with 27 rooms on the site of Saint Francis temple, which is now ruined.
Its exhibits include representative samples from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering about 5500 years, from the Neolithic period to Roman times. Dominant in his collections are the unique masterpieces of Minoan art, such as the goddess of Snakes, the bullhead, the Kamares vessels, the famous frescoes of the Prince of Lilies and the Tavrokathapsia, the Disk of Phaestus, the Ring of Minos, the double axes of Arkalochori, etc
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Heraklion arkeologiske museum
1 ChatzidakiThe collection of the Minoan antiquities in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion in Heraklion is the largest in the world and the museum is considered the main Museum of Minoan civilization. It is classified as one of the largest and most remarkable museums in Greece and one of the most important in Europe. It is built in a spacious building with 27 rooms on the site of Saint Francis temple, which is now ruined.
Its exhibits include representative samples from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering about 5500 years, from the Neolithic period to Roman times. Dominant in his collections are the unique masterpieces of Minoan art, such as the goddess of Snakes, the bullhead, the Kamares vessels, the famous frescoes of the Prince of Lilies and the Tavrokathapsia, the Disk of Phaestus, the Ring of Minos, the double axes of Arkalochori, etc
The Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion is housed since 2007 in the renovated former premises of the Heraklion Public Power Corporation, near the gate Dermatas and was founded in 1980. With an area of 3,500 m2, it is the largest exhibition of its kind in the Mediterranean, showcasing the natural environment of Crete and the wider Mediterranean area in an innovative, original way. Visitors have the opportunity to explore Cretan ecosystems alongside their equivalents in mainland Greece and elsewhere in the Mediterranean via dioramas, i.e. full-scale models of natural landscapes. Other areas are dedicated to exhibits such as the Giant Deinotherium, the largest prehistoric animal ever to live on Crete, the Living Museum, a display of typical animals of Crete and the Mediterranean, the Enceladus- an earthquake simulator where one can experience several earthquakes known to have occurred in different areas in the past, as well as the Erevnotopos Discovery Centre, an area specially designed for our younger visitors, where they can dig for fossils and explore Cretan nature hands-on.
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Det naturhistoriske museet på Kreta
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouThe Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion is housed since 2007 in the renovated former premises of the Heraklion Public Power Corporation, near the gate Dermatas and was founded in 1980. With an area of 3,500 m2, it is the largest exhibition of its kind in the Mediterranean, showcasing the natural environment of Crete and the wider Mediterranean area in an innovative, original way. Visitors have the opportunity to explore Cretan ecosystems alongside their equivalents in mainland Greece and elsewhere in the Mediterranean via dioramas, i.e. full-scale models of natural landscapes. Other areas are dedicated to exhibits such as the Giant Deinotherium, the largest prehistoric animal ever to live on Crete, the Living Museum, a display of typical animals of Crete and the Mediterranean, the Enceladus- an earthquake simulator where one can experience several earthquakes known to have occurred in different areas in the past, as well as the Erevnotopos Discovery Centre, an area specially designed for our younger visitors, where they can dig for fossils and explore Cretan nature hands-on.
The Historical Museum of Crete was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. It is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building that was the home of Minos Kalokerinos and a courtesy of the Kalokerinos family Institute. The museum houses permanent collections of Byzantine ceramics and sculptures, coins, original paintings of the Cretan painter El Greco, religious relics of the Ottoman Period, objects from various Cretan revolutions, portraits of Cretan fighters, documents of the Second World War, personal items of the author Nikos Kazantzakis and an ethnographic collection. At times temporary exhibitions are also hosted.
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Historisk museum på Kreta
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouThe Historical Museum of Crete was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. It is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building that was the home of Minos Kalokerinos and a courtesy of the Kalokerinos family Institute. The museum houses permanent collections of Byzantine ceramics and sculptures, coins, original paintings of the Cretan painter El Greco, religious relics of the Ottoman Period, objects from various Cretan revolutions, portraits of Cretan fighters, documents of the Second World War, personal items of the author Nikos Kazantzakis and an ethnographic collection. At times temporary exhibitions are also hosted.
Food & Beverage
Restaurants, Tavernas & Bars at Heraklion City
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Brunch, Late Night
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Features
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiCuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Brunch, Late Night
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Features
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Μεζεδοπωλείο "Η Αυλη"
31 SmirnisCuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Open Air Cocktail Bar
Cuisines
Greek, Healthy, Central European, Contemporary, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Xalavro Open Bar
10 MilatouOpen Air Cocktail Bar
Cuisines
Greek, Healthy, Central European, Contemporary, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouCuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Shopping Streets
Daedalu Street is located in the center of Heraklion, starting from the Astoria Hotel, on the northwest side of Eleftherias Square. The entire street is a pedestrian zone lined with offices, shops and souvenir shops. The road leads to the Lions - the fountain in Eleftheriou Venizelou Square, where the largest number of music shops in Heraklion is located.
The street is named after Daedalus, a genius master, a symbol of scientific and technological progress in Minoan myths. Thanks to his inventions, the Minotaur and the Labyrinth appeared, he and his son Icarus were the first Greek "aviators".
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Dedalou
DedalouDaedalu Street is located in the center of Heraklion, starting from the Astoria Hotel, on the northwest side of Eleftherias Square. The entire street is a pedestrian zone lined with offices, shops and souvenir shops. The road leads to the Lions - the fountain in Eleftheriou Venizelou Square, where the largest number of music shops in Heraklion is located.
The street is named after Daedalus, a genius master, a symbol of scientific and technological progress in Minoan myths. Thanks to his inventions, the Minotaur and the Labyrinth appeared, he and his son Icarus were the first Greek "aviators".
Slightly touristy these days, this busy, narrow agora (market), along Odos 1866 between the Meidani crossroads and Plateia Kornarou, is one of the best in Crete and has everything you need to put together a delicious picnic.
Stock up on the freshest fruit and vegetables, creamy cheeses, honey, succulent olives, fresh breads and whatever else grabs you. Other stalls sell pungent herbs, leather goods, hats, jewellery and souvenirs. Cap off a spree with a coffee at one of the quaint kafeneia (coffee houses).
1866
1866Slightly touristy these days, this busy, narrow agora (market), along Odos 1866 between the Meidani crossroads and Plateia Kornarou, is one of the best in Crete and has everything you need to put together a delicious picnic.
Stock up on the freshest fruit and vegetables, creamy cheeses, honey, succulent olives, fresh breads and whatever else grabs you. Other stalls sell pungent herbs, leather goods, hats, jewellery and souvenirs. Cap off a spree with a coffee at one of the quaint kafeneia (coffee houses).
Beaches
The Bay of Karteros is located at the exit of the homonym Gorge Karteros, 7km east of Heraklion and extends to the east for 3.5km. It is named after the Byzantine General, Krateros, who in 824AC landed on the beach with his ships in order to liberate Crete from the Saracens, but was defeated. On the long bay, there are two settlements, Karteros and Amnissos. The area has developed so much that the two villages are now merged. The main reason for the rapid development of the area is the small distance from Heraklion and the beautiful beachfront with the fine golden sand.
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Karteros beach
The Bay of Karteros is located at the exit of the homonym Gorge Karteros, 7km east of Heraklion and extends to the east for 3.5km. It is named after the Byzantine General, Krateros, who in 824AC landed on the beach with his ships in order to liberate Crete from the Saracens, but was defeated. On the long bay, there are two settlements, Karteros and Amnissos. The area has developed so much that the two villages are now merged. The main reason for the rapid development of the area is the small distance from Heraklion and the beautiful beachfront with the fine golden sand.
Madé (or Madés) is a small coastal village located near Ligaria, 20km northwest of Heraklion and 4km east of Agia Pelagia beach. It is located near the northernmost edge of the Gulf of Heraklion, which is called Cape Bourouni of Rogdia. To get this far from Heraklion, drive on the highway to Chania and take the exit to Ligaria / Mades. Just after 1.5km you will see a sign for Madé.
In front of the village there is a very small bay with a pebbly beach, which is surrounded by several rocks and the small settlement Madé. It is well organized by the local hotel which provides umbrellas and sunbeds to its customers. Nearby there are a few rooms, a mini market , a beach bar and some taverns. The beach is quiet and mostly preferred by locals who have built their summer houses here. It is ideal for fishing and snorkeling, because the rocky seabed abounds in fish. The usual problem is that Madé beach has a northern orientation, which makes it vulnerable to winds.
The trademark of Mades are the two small islets opposite the west end of the beach, that are ideal for snorkeling. The name Mades is taken after the greek verb mado (break easily), named after the stones of the area that crack very easily and are very unstable.
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Mades beach
Madé (or Madés) is a small coastal village located near Ligaria, 20km northwest of Heraklion and 4km east of Agia Pelagia beach. It is located near the northernmost edge of the Gulf of Heraklion, which is called Cape Bourouni of Rogdia. To get this far from Heraklion, drive on the highway to Chania and take the exit to Ligaria / Mades. Just after 1.5km you will see a sign for Madé.
In front of the village there is a very small bay with a pebbly beach, which is surrounded by several rocks and the small settlement Madé. It is well organized by the local hotel which provides umbrellas and sunbeds to its customers. Nearby there are a few rooms, a mini market , a beach bar and some taverns. The beach is quiet and mostly preferred by locals who have built their summer houses here. It is ideal for fishing and snorkeling, because the rocky seabed abounds in fish. The usual problem is that Madé beach has a northern orientation, which makes it vulnerable to winds.
The trademark of Mades are the two small islets opposite the west end of the beach, that are ideal for snorkeling. The name Mades is taken after the greek verb mado (break easily), named after the stones of the area that crack very easily and are very unstable.
Ligaria is located 21km north west of Heraklion and 1km east of Agia Pelagia. The Bay of Ligaria is enclosed and well protected from the frequent northwest winds blowing in the region. Nearby survives the church of Panagia, which served as the monastery Panagia Ligariani in the past. The region gets its name after the monastery, which in turn gets its name from the beautiful plant “osier” (ligaria in Greek), with the flexible stems and the beautiful flowers, which abound in the area.
The beach is very beautiful with coarse sand and turquoise calm water, while the small boats create magic scenery. The east part is less protected from the waves and gathers more dirt. Instead, if you go to the west, the water is usually cleaner and the sea is flat. Smooth rocks are just near the shore, in the water, except from the west part of Ligaria, where there are some small parts with sand. It is very well organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, a diving school, beach bars, restaurants and rooms.
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Paralia Ligaria
Ligaria is located 21km north west of Heraklion and 1km east of Agia Pelagia. The Bay of Ligaria is enclosed and well protected from the frequent northwest winds blowing in the region. Nearby survives the church of Panagia, which served as the monastery Panagia Ligariani in the past. The region gets its name after the monastery, which in turn gets its name from the beautiful plant “osier” (ligaria in Greek), with the flexible stems and the beautiful flowers, which abound in the area.
The beach is very beautiful with coarse sand and turquoise calm water, while the small boats create magic scenery. The east part is less protected from the waves and gathers more dirt. Instead, if you go to the west, the water is usually cleaner and the sea is flat. Smooth rocks are just near the shore, in the water, except from the west part of Ligaria, where there are some small parts with sand. It is very well organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, a diving school, beach bars, restaurants and rooms.
Ammoudara is a long sand beach which starts from River Giofyros, 1km west of the center of Heraklion and reaches the mouth of the river Almyros, 7km on the west. Ammoudara is today a suburb of Heraklion, attracting thousands of visitors every year, mainly because of its long sandy beach. The beach of Amoudara has fine brownish sand and there is a rocky strip about 50m from the beach running parallel to the beach, delineating the ancient coastline.
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Ammoudara Beach
Ammoudara is a long sand beach which starts from River Giofyros, 1km west of the center of Heraklion and reaches the mouth of the river Almyros, 7km on the west. Ammoudara is today a suburb of Heraklion, attracting thousands of visitors every year, mainly because of its long sandy beach. The beach of Amoudara has fine brownish sand and there is a rocky strip about 50m from the beach running parallel to the beach, delineating the ancient coastline.
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Taxi is the easiest transportation at Heraklion
You can also use the urban bus line for Heraklion city, or the suburban bus line for the wider area.
Nyttige setninger
Live like local
Good morning - Kalimera
Good night - Kalinichta
Hello - Yia su
Thank you - Efcharisto
You are welcome - Parakalo