Heraklion, Crete, Greece - Heracles's city
Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece.
Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion regional unit.
The Bronze Age palace of Knossos, also known as the Palace of Minos, is located nearby. At the port of the city dominate the Venetian constructions, such as the Koules Fortress (Rocca al Mare), the ramparts and the arsenal.
Around the city can be found several sculptures, statues and busts commemorating significant events and figures of the city's and island's history, like El Greco, Vitsentzos Kornaros, Nikos Kazantzakis and Eleftherios Venizelos.
Also, many fountains of the Venetian-era are preserved, such as the Bembo fountain, the Priuli fountain, Palmeti fountain, Sagredo fountain and Morosini fountain (in Lions Square).
A walk in Heraklion / Μια βόλτα στo Ηράκλειο - 06/2018
Crete. A walk in Heraklion. June, 2018.
00:05 - Eleftherias Square (Statue of Unknown Soldier & Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos)
01:11 - Dedalou Street
01:22 - Liontarion Square (Morosini Lions Fountain & Basilica of St. Mark)
02:11 - Theotokοpoulos Park (Statue of El Greco)
02:23 - Venetian Loggia
03:13 - Agiou Titou Square (Church of St. Titus)
04:54 - 25is Avgoustou Street
05:32 - Kountourioti Square
05:41 - Nearchou Avenue
05:45 - Venetian shipyards
06:20 - Old Venetian Harbour
07:35 - Venetian Fortress Rocca a Mare (Koules)
10:15 - Sofokli Venizelou Avenue
10:40 - The Streets: Ainikolioti, Chainidon, Satha, 116, Kourmoulidon, Talos, Monis Kardiotissis
11:49 - Agias Aikaterinis Square
12:09 - St. Minas Cathedral
14:11 - Karterou Street
14:49 - 1866 Street (Central market)
16:44 - Bembo Fountain
16:49 - Kirillou Loukareos Street
16:55 - The Streets: Kalokairinou Avenue, Mourelou, Michelidaki, Kidonias, Vourvachon, Agiostefaniton, Psaromiligkon, Amariou, 1770, Chandakos
18:33 - Kalokairinou Avenue
19:15 - The Streets: Skra, Ntentidakidon, Samouil Chaouz, Mavrogenous
19:46 - Kalokairinou Avenue
19:57 - Archiepiskopou Makariou Street (Venetian Portal Almighty)
20:10 - Statue of Captain Michael Korakas
20:32 - 62 Martyron Avenue
20:42 - Efodou Street
20:47 - The Venetian Walls:
20:47 - St. Andrew Bastion
20:52 - Municipal Athletics Complex
20:56 - Efodou Street
21:23 - Archiepiskopou Makariou Street
21:27 - Liberty Stadium
21:41 - Piranthou Street
21:57 - Plastira Avenue
22:18 - Church of St. Andrew & Renaissance Park
22:22 - Renaissance Park
22:30 - Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
23:09 - A view of the city
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Κρήτη. Μια βόλτα στo Ηράκλειο. Ιούνιος 2018.
00:05 - Πλατεία Ελευθερίας (Άγαλμα Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη & Άγαλμα Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου)
01:11 - Οδός Δαιδάλου
01:22 - Πλατεία Λιονταριών (Κρήνη Μοροζίνι & Βασιλική του Αγίου Μάρκου)
02:11 - Το πάρκο του Θεοτοκόπουλου (Άγαλμα Δομήνικου Θεοτοκόπουλου)
02:23 - Ενετική Λότζια
03:13 - Πλατεία Αγίου Τίτου (Ναός του Αγίου Τίτου)
04:54 - Οδός 25ης Αυγούστου
05:32 - Πλατεία Κουντουριώτη
05:41 - Λεωφόρος Νεάρχου
05:45 - Νεώρια Vechi
06:20 - Παλιό Ενετικό Λιμάνι
07:35 - Ενετικό Φρούριο Rocca a Mare
10:15 - Λεωφόρος Σοφοκλή Βενιζέλου
10:40 - Οι oδοί: Αινικολιώτη, Χαϊνηδων, Σάθα, 116, Κουρμούληδων, Τάλως, Μονής Καρδιωτίσσης
11:49 - Πλατεία Αγίας Αικατερίνης
12:09 - Καθεδρικός Ναός Αγίου Μηνά
14:11 - Οδός Καρτερού
14:49 - Οδός 1866 (Κεντρική αγορά)
16:44 - Κρήνη Μπέμπο
16:49 - Οδός Κυρίλλου Λουκάρεως
16:55 - Οι oδοί: Λεωφόρος Καλοκαιρινού, Μουρέλου, Μιχελιδάκη, Κυδωνίας, Βουρβάχων, Αγιοστεφανιτών, Ψαρομηλίγκων, Αμαρίου, 1770, Χάνδακος
18:33 - Λεωφόρος Καλοκαιρινού
19:15 - Οι oδοί: Σκρά, Ντεντιδάκηδων, Σαμουήλ Χάουζ, Μαυρογένους
19:46 - Λεωφόρος Καλοκαιρινού
19:57 - Οδός Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου (Ενετική Πύλη Παντοκράτορος)
20:10 - Άγαλμα Καπετάν Μιχάλης Κόρακας
20:32 - Λεωφόρος 62 Μαρτύρων
20:42 - Οδός Εφόδου
20:47 - Τα Ενετικά Τείχη:
20:47 - Προμαχών Αγιου Ανδρέα
20:52 - Ακαδημία Μπάσκετ ΟΦΗ
20:56 - Οδός Εφόδου
21:23 - Οδός Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου
21:27 - Στάδιον Ελευθερίας
21:41 - Οδός Πυράνθου
21:57 - Λεωφόρος Πλαστήρα
22:18 - Ναός Αγίου Ανδρέα & Πάρκο Αναγεννήσεως
22:22 - Πάρκο Αναγεννήσεως
22:30 - Τάφος Νίκου Καζαντζάκη
23:09 - Άποψη της πόλης
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Крит. Прогулка в городе Ираклион. Июнь 2018.
00:05 - Площадь Свободы (Памятник Неизвестному солдату и памятник Элефтериосу Венизелосу)
01:11 - Улица Дедалу
01:22 - Площадь Лиондарион (Фонтан Морозини и Базилика Св. Марка)
02:11 - Парк Теотокопулоса (Памятник Эль Греко)
02:23 - Венецианская Лоджия
03:13 - Площадь Св. Тита (Храм Св. Тита)
04:54 - Улица Двадцать пятого августа
05:32 - Площадь Кундуриоти
05:41 - Проспект Неарху
05:45 - Венецианские доки
06:20 - Старый Венецианский порт
07:35 - Венецианская крепость Рокка а Маре (Кулес)
10:15 - Проспект Софоклиса Венизелоса
10:40 - Улицы: Эниколиоти, Хайнидон, Сафа, 116, Курмулидон, Талос, Монис Кардиотиссис
11:49 - Площадь Св. Екатерины
12:09 - Собор Святого Мины
14:11 - Улица Картеру
14:49 - Улица 1866 (Центральный рынок)
16:44 - Фонтан Бембо
16:49 - Улица Кириллоса Лукареоса
16:55 - Улицы: Пропект Калокерину, Мурелу, Михелидаки, Кидониас, Вурвахон, Агиостефанитон, Псаромилигон, Амариу, Хандакос
18:33 - Пропект Калокерину
19:15 - Улицы: Скра, Дендидакидон, Самуил Хауз, Маврогенус
19:46 - Пропект Калокерину
19:57 - Улица Архиепископа Макария (Бастион Пантократора)
20:10 - Памятник капитану Михаилу Коракасу
20:32 - Проспект 62 Мартирон
20:42 - Улица Эфоду
20:47 - Венецианские стены:
20:47 - Бастион Св. Андрея
20:52 - Комплекс Критского Баскетбольного клуба
20:56 - Улица Эфоду
21:23 - Улица Архиепископа Макария
21:27 - Стадион Свободы
21:41 - Улица Пиранту
21:57 - Проспект Николаоса Пластираса
22:18 - Церковь Св. Андрея & Парк Возрождения
22:22 - Парк Возрождения
22:30 - Могила Никоса Казандзакиса
23:09 - Вид на город
CRETE, walking on 600 year old bridge!
The aqueduct bridge of Agia Irini is the largest construction in the entire length of the Venetian Aqueduct Morosini which carried water to the city of Heraklion.
The Candia, the current Heraklion always had problem of scarcity. As the 17th century. the town was supplied with water from wells with brackish water, small fountains and water tanks that have been accumulating rainwater. In 1639 we know that there were 1270 wells and 273 tanks. The source water pipeline in the fountain that survives in kornarou square today by capitan Générale Gian Matteo Bembo in 1552-did not solve the problem. The aqueduct, that inside of the city passed from a bridge, in today's trilobi square Three Arches, supplied the fountain that keeps to our days the name of intendant Morosini in Piazza delle Biade, El. Venizelou square today or on the most beloved Lions.
The General proveditor Francesco Morosini designed and implemented, with the assistance of mechanical Monnani Zorzi Corner, Raffaello and Francesco Basilicata, the ambitious project of water supply, the construction of a 15 km long aqueduct, which carried the waters of various sources from the northern slopes of the sacred mountain. The project lasted 14 months and was inaugurated on the day of the feast of the Patron Saint Mark, on 25 April 1628.
The fountain has a polylobi tank decorated with reliefs from the marine Kingdom (newts, dolphins, mythological monsters, sea demons) and coats of arms. The water was running from the mouth of four axially placed lions, based on a pedestal in the center of the fountain and supporting marble basin. The original construction of epestefe marble statue of Neptune on a scale greater than the physical, so I often called Fountain monument of giant or Tzigane. Although today is not in operation, kept in relatively good condition, with the exception of the destroyed statue of Poseidon, from either quake, either by human hand during the Ottoman occupation of the town.
Heraklion, the fascinating capital of Crete - top attractions | Greece, land of myths
A buzzing seaside city bridging the gap between yesterday and today, the capital of Crete has a plethora of holiday experiences to offer
Heraklion is a multifaceted seaside city and a major urban centre. Come and discover the many world-renowned attractions it has to offer. The Heraklion of yesterday; the Venetian harbour and walls, ideal for a nostalgic walk through history. And the vibrant city of today; city squares and pedestrian walkways filled with a youthful energy, raki (the local drink), ouzo, gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels.
Along with these, a number of excellent museums and one of the largest aquariums in Europe. Just beyond the city limits, explore the much vaunted Knossos, one of the most significant sights on the island and in Greece; the most important centre of the Minoan civilisation, the palace of King Minos and the home of the myth of the Minotaur.
What to do in Heraklion
Heraklion: a seaside city, full of life and history
The historic Candia, the city of Heraklion with its Venetian port is a modern capital with dozens of options in culture, accommodation, dining and entertainment. It is a city where you can enjoy the pleasures of today and the beauty of yesterday. Walk and savour the sights, like the impressive church of Agios Titos in the square, originally built by Byzantine emperor Nikephorus Phocas in 961.
Admire the Armeria (armory) next to St Titus, and The Loggia (City Hall) with its 82 metopes and beautiful arcades. Directly opposite you’ll find the lively Morosini (Leondaria) square with its lions’ head fountain. Moving on to Eleftherias Square, the striking feature here is an impressive building housing the Prefecture of Heraklion and the Law Courts.
The Venetians on the pier
At the entrance of Heraklion’s Venetian harbour, the Koules Fortress (also known as Castello Del Molo or Rocca al Mare) gazes proudly out to sea. It was built by the Venetians and took its final form between the years of 1523-1540. It has been repaired several times and during the Ottoman rule it served as a prison. Across the harbour the Venetian shipyards make for a romantic backdrop.
The walls of the old city: the threshold between past and present
Walking along the walls, you will see how beautiful this city looks from this vantage point. You’ll pause in small shady parks and admire the genius of the famous Venetian architect, Michele Sanmicheli, who designed the walls and bastions more than 400 years ago. The Venetian walls demarcating today’s old town were indeed an impressive feat of engineering for the time, making Heraklion the best-fortified city in the Mediterranean.
Cretaquarium: the wonders of the sea
Sharks, seahorses, jellyfish; you’ll be astonished by the variety of Mediterranean marine life on display. Cretaquarium, which includes 60 tanks with 1.7 million litres of seawater, is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. The aquarium is home to more than 4,000 creatures of all different colours, shapes and sizes. Crete knows how to surprise and amaze you!
A feast of flavours and pleasures
Enjoy dishes from the celebrated Cretan cuisine at one of the city’s many cafes, tavernas and restaurants, accompanied by traditional music, fine wines and tsikoudia (Crete’s famous firewater). Then move on to designer cafes, trendy bars, hip hangouts and pulsating dance clubs that stay open till dawn. The dining and entertainment options in Heraklion are infinite.
Where you’ll stay
Choose from the modern city hotels and boutique hotels among the centre’s historic buildings, surrounded by exceptional restaurants and bars with spectacular views to the Venetian port. Large, modern resorts may also be found at the city’s nearby beaches.
Beaches with character and charm
Take your pick: Ammoudara, a big beautiful beach just west of the city, completely organised with dozens of resorts. Tobruk, in the east, has lots of restaurants, hotels, and cafes. The Arena or Red Hani, a beach enjoyed by a young crowd, features hotels, shops, restaurants and beach bars playing music.
At the port of the city dominate the Venetian constructions, such as the Koules Fortress (Rocca al Mare), the ramparts and the arsenal.
Also, many fountains of the Venetian-era are preserved, such as the Bembo fountain, the Priuli fountain, Palmeti fountain, Sagredo fountain and Morosini fountain (in Lions Square).
Iraklio ist die größte Stadt der südgriechischen Insel Kreta und der Sitz der Verwaltungsregion Kreta. Der Name leitet sich etymologisch ab von Herakles. Bei wissenschaftlicher Literatur ist zu berücksichtigen, dass selbst in neueren Texten auch der Name Hieraklion verwendet wird.
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Heraklion
Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion (Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is one of the largest cities in Greece.
Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion regional unit. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated are located within close proximity of Heraklion.
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