Heraklion
Where to stay in Heraklion
Nea Alikarnassos
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.
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Popular places to visit
Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.
Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.
Knossos Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Knosos when you stop by Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
Heraklion Loggia
Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.