HeraklionModern-day Heraklion is one of the most attractive cites in the Mediterranean! It caters to all the tastes and demands of both visitors and locals. It’s no coincidence that Heraklion has been the centre and capital of Crete for centuries, and is still famous for its variety and fun. In the centre of Heraklion, on the northeast corner of Eleftherias Square, stands the great Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, where thousands of visitors flock to see the rich treasures of Minoan, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Crete. The Minoan Palace of Knossos, 5 km from Heraklion, is the most important archaeological site of Crete. Knossos was an important city in antiquity, with continuous habitation from the Neolithic period to the 5th century AD. It is set on Kefala hill, with easy access to both the sea and the interior of the island. According to myth, it was the seat of the wise King Minos, famous for its Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the legend of Daedalus and Icarus. |
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Heraklion Useful Numbers 1.Bus for Heraklion + Agios Nikolaos: 2810 245017, 28410 22234. 2.Bus for Hania+Rethimnon: 28210 93306, 28310 22212 3.Taxi Heraklion: 2810 210102, 2810 210124 4.Taxi Hersonissos: 28970 22098 5.Taxi Malia: 28970 33900 6.Police: 100 7.Fire station: 199 9.Airport Heraklion:2810 397800 10.Harbour Heraklion: 2810 244912 11.Golf of Crete: 28970 26000. 12.Aquarium of Crete (Thalasokosmos): 2810 337778 |
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Heraklion Prefecture
Heraklion Prefecture is one of the most important regions of Crete. Its fascinating scenery is comprised of a lacy coastline and deep-blue sea, high mountains, plains and plateaux. Its fertile soil is blessed with olive trees, vineyards and citrus trees producing a rich harvest of olive oil, wine, raisins and sweet fruit.
