Heraklion

Heritage & monuments

Knossos

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, known as the center of Minoan civilization. Regarded as one of Europe's oldest urban settlements, it appeals to travelers interested in ancient history.

Museums & galleries

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of Greece's leading museums, located in Heraklion, Crete, it holds the world's richest collection of Minoan artifacts. It's an essential stop for anyone wanting to see Minoan art firsthand.

Temples & religious sites

Agios Minas Cathedral

Agios Minas Cathedral in Heraklion is the leading Orthodox church of Crete and one of the largest in Greece. Visitors can explore its grand 19th-century interior.

Nature

Mount Juktas

Mount Juktas rises south of Heraklion on Crete, not far from the ruins of Knossos. Known as the site of a sacred altar of the ancient Minoan civilization, it offers a blend of myth and history.

Temples & religious sites

Hagios Titos church

This Greek Orthodox church stands in Heraklion, Crete. It has an unusual history, having been built as a mosque in 1869 before being converted into a church in 1925.

Museums & galleries

Historical Museum of Crete

This Heraklion museum was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. Originally housed in an old mansion and later expanded with a modern wing, it traces the history of Crete.

Temples & religious sites

Anemospilia

This archaeological site on Crete preserves the remains of an ancient Minoan temple. It offers a glimpse into the religious life of the Minoan civilization.

Heritage & monuments

Phourni

Phourni is an ancient Minoan cemetery site on a hill near Archanes on Crete. Built up over centuries starting around 2400 BC, it can be explored along a walking path.