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Heraklion, or Heraclion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. Around the city can be found several sculptures, statues and busts commemorating significant events and figures of the city's and island's history. Also, many fountains of the Venetian-era are preserved. Travellers can take ferries and boats from Heraklion to destinations including Santorini, Ios Island, Paros, Mykonos, and Rhodes.

As the capital of Crete, Heraklion was nearly destroyed during WWII, yet it retains its warm atmosphere and welcoming culture.

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Heraklion (Crete), Greece

Iraklion harbor by felissy

Heraklion, or Heraclion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. Around the city can be found several sculptures, statues and busts commemorating significant events and figures of the city's and island's history. Also, many fountains of the Venetian-era are preserved. Travellers can take ferries and boats from Heraklion to destinations including Santorini, Ios Island, Paros, Mykonos, and Rhodes.
Archaeological Museum, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

Iraklion Archaeological Museum by James Macdonald
Historic Center, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

20130610-Kreta-067_Heraklion-25th Avgoustou_street by Arjan Veen
Koules Fortress, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

Iraklion harbour, The Venetian fortress - Koules by felissy
Beach, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

A Cretan Odyssey - Where Beautiful Beaches Come Out of the Blue! by Tony Hammond
Knossos, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

Knossos Palace by Pablo Torres
Historical Museum of Crete, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

20130611-Kreta-117-Heraklion_Historical-Museum by Arjan Veen
Old Port, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

Inner harbour of Heraklion (Ηράκλειο) by Ania Mendrek
Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, Heraklion, Heraklion (Crete)

Aza Koules - the Venetian castle in the harbour of Heraklion by Jeff and Neda Fields

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