Your day will start with a visit to Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and home of the powerful and mythical King Minos. Wondering around its labyrinthine passages, you will time travel to an era 4,000 years ago and feel what life in the city was like in those days. Admire the monumental architecture, wall paintings, storage rooms, and workshops at the birthplace of European civilization.
Next, walk on the Fortifications of Heraklion, the best-preserved city walls in the Mediterranean, in order to have a panoramic view of the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba the Greek. Visit the Cathedral of St. Minas, the imposing church adorned with Byzantine wall paintings and the essence of incense.
Reaching the Old Town, meander its alleys and pedestrianized city center allowing you to stroll around undisturbed and explore the blending of traditional and modern lifestyles. In the heart of the Old Town, see the Morosini Lions Fountain, constructed during the Venetian era and the typical meeting point for locals. Surrounded by various shops ready to serve coffee, ice cream, and local delicacies, this is a place awake around the clock.
Right across is St. Mark’s Basilica, host to the Municipal Art Gallery open to the public almost all day every day. On your way to the Old Venetian Harbour, you will see the Venetian Loggia, the city’s town hall and a masterpiece of architecture. The best-known feature of Heraklion not to missed is the famous Koules Fortress which defended the city from its enemies in the 16th century.
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Situated right in the heart of Heraklio Town, 2.5 km from Amoudara Beach and 600 metres from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Archipelagos apt in the heart of the city features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is set 1.1 km from Venetian Walls and offers a lift.
The 2-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Koules, Municipal Art Gallery and Historical Μuseum of Crete. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from Archipelagos apt in the heart of the city.
Right in the heart of Heraklio Town, situated within a short distance of Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls, Everblue Sea View Apt offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. It is set 2.5 km from Amoudara Beach and features a lift.
The apartment with a balcony and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
The apartment offers a terrace.
Popular points of interest near Everblue Sea View Apt include Koules, Municipal Art Gallery and Historical Μuseum of Crete. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
In a central area of Heraklio Town, located within a short distance of Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Venetian Walls, CASA AL MARE SEA VIEW HERAKLION CITY CENTER offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and coffee machine. It is situated 2.5 km from Amoudara Beach and provides a lift.
The apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views.
The apartment offers a terrace.
Popular points of interest near CASA AL MARE SEA VIEW HERAKLION CITY CENTER include Koules, Municipal Art Gallery and Historical Μuseum of Crete. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 3 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
The Blossom Collection in Heraklion City Center provides a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi in the centre of Heraklio Town, 2.5 km from Amoudara Beach.
The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Popular points of interest near The Blossom Collection in Heraklion City Center include Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Koules. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
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