Explore Heraklion in Greece
Heraklion in the region of Crete with its 137,154 inhabitants is a town in Greece - some 200 mi or ( 321 km ) South-East of Athens , the country's capital city .
Current time in Heraklion is now 12:46 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Tilisos, Thrapsanon, Fira, and Rethymno. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tobruk . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Heraklion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Peloponissos - Arcadia
The prefecture of Arkadia is located in the center of the Peloponnese, while its southeastern end reaches the sea. Arkadia is a scenic and versatile prefecture, with many amazing geological features, ..
Lato Boutique Hotel at Heraklion city, Crete island, Greece
Boutique hotel located accross from the old Venetian port of Heraklion city at the island of Crete in Greece. Accommodation within a modern, friendly and luxurious environment with spectacular panoram ..
209 Driving Craziness, Anger and my Bed
Anger destroys you from the inside out. Change the destructive power of anger to peace. Release the stresses of driving by tapping as you drive. Give yourself the break of a lifetime, come to a semina ..
Sotiris - Orbital drift
A tribute to both Vangelis and Jean Michel Jarre, my two favourite electronic music composers, who inspired me and influenced my musical journey. Thank you and i hope you 'll enjoy it. You can downloa ..
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Siege of Candia
The Siege of Candia was a military conflict in which Ottoman forces besieged the Venetian-ruled city and were ultimately victorious. Lasting from 1648 to 1669, it was the longest siege in history.
Located at 35.33 25.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Museum of the Battle of Crete
The Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance is a historical museum in Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Located at 35.34 25.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.
Located at 35.34 25.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Collection of Agia Aikaterini of Sinai
The Collection of Agia Aikaterini of Sinai is a museum in Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Located at 35.34 25.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Historical Museum of Crete
The Historical Museum of Crete was founded by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies in 1953 and is housed in a neoclassical building of significant architectural merit (the A. & M. Kalokairinos House, 1903) in the city of Heraklion on Crete, an island of Greece. The museum was expanded following the addition of a new wing and floor. The museum’s permanent collections highlight the art and history of Crete from the 4th century AD up to and including the Second World War.
Located at 35.34 25.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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