Heraklion is home to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, located in the southern periphery of the city and part of the Heraklion municipality. In Minoan times, Knossos was the largest centre of population on …

Heraklion is both a city and a region in central Crete, stretching from the popular north coast to the rugged and more remote south. It’s not just the capital of Crete but also a major gateway to the …

Heraklion is the most popular region of Crete and is located on the eastern side of the island, between Rethymno and Lassithi. Its beautiful capital, Heraklion Town, is one of the busiest cities in Crete. …

A boisterous port city on the surface, this urban capital of Crete hides millennia of history beneath its modern trappings. In Heraklion, scooters zip past Minoan and medieval relics such as the seaside …

Heraklion, largest city, a dímos (municipality), and principal port of the Greek island of Crete and capital of the pereferiakí enótita (regional unit) Heraklion (Irákleio). It lies on the island’s north coast along …

Jun 28, 2025 · Heraklion town is the capital of Crete, a large financial and business center. Its center is always lively with locals and students, as Heraklion hosts some of the biggest universities in the …

Dec 29, 2024 · Experience the best things to do In Heraklion Crete. Visit Knossos, walk Venetian castle walls, taste local food and more!

Heraklion is the city that takes you on a journey through dreamy labyrinths, full of history and tradition. It is the largest urban centre of Crete and a mythic land.

Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. Its development begun in the wake of the 9th century AD (in antiquity, Knossos was the island’s most important centre, …

Heraklion (Greek: Ηράκλειον, Irákleio) or Iraklio is the major city and capital of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Its archaeological museum holds the remains of the 4000-year-old Minoan civilization, …