Sights
Venetian Loggia
An elegant arcaded Venetian building, now the town hall, a few steps from Lions Square.
Sights
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.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion port cruise quays | 32 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Food & drink
Lions Square (Morosini Fountain)
The city's main meeting place around a 17th-century fountain with stone lions, surrounded by cafés and bakeries.
Sights
Venetian arsenals
Stone vaulted shipyards from the Venetian era beside the harbour road, passed on the walk from the ship to the centre.