Sights
Agios Minas Cathedral
The city's large 19th-century cathedral, with the older small church of Agios Minas beside it.
Sights in Heraklion (Crete)
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Venetian walls and Kazantzakis's grave
The great Venetian ramparts circling the old city; the writer Nikos Kazantzakis is buried on the Martinengo Bastion on the southern side.
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Koules fortress
The Venetian sea fortress guarding the old harbour; walk out along the mole and climb to the roof for views. Check opening hours locally.
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of the finest museums in Greece, holding the frescoes, figurines and gold of Minoan Crete, including the finds from Knossos.
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Venetian arsenals
Stone vaulted shipyards from the Venetian era beside the harbour road, passed on the walk from the ship to the centre.
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Church of Agios Titos
A church dedicated to the patron saint of Crete, on a quiet square near the Loggia.
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Venetian Loggia
An elegant arcaded Venetian building, now the town hall, a few steps from Lions Square.
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Historical Museum of Crete
Crete's story from Byzantine times to the 20th century, including two paintings by El Greco and a room on Nikos Kazantzakis. Summer 2026 hours were 09:00–17:00 daily; winter hours may differ.