Sights

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.

⏱ Allow 45 min

From the ship

Terminal	One way	How
Heraklion port cruise quays	19 min	taxi or public transport

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Sights

The city's large 19th-century cathedral, with the older small church of Agios Minas beside it.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the Heraklion port cruise quays

Practical

A tourist information point in the centre near Lions Square. Check opening hours locally.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 30 min walk from the Heraklion port cruise quays

Food & drink

The city's main meeting place around a 17th-century fountain with stone lions, surrounded by cafés and bakeries.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 30 min walk from the Heraklion port cruise quays

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