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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
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44 reviews
4.6
From US$ 27.49
Based on 7,779 reviews
642m from downtown
Phone +302810279000
Address: Ξανθουδίδη και, Chatzidaki 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Open until 8 PM & relaxed
Mysterious Phaistos Disc exhibit
43% positive reviews
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As we all know, Greek civilization is the origin of European civilization, and even influenced the progress and development of civilization around the world. But where did Greek civilization originate? That is Crete. Come to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to find out.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a famous historical museum on the island of Crete. It houses many cultural relics left by the Heraklion civilization on the island. Most of them have a history of more than 2,000 years. They are mainly pottery and look very simple and primitive. It is definitely worth a visit.
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Morosini Fountain
4.5
/5
13 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,561 reviews
1 km from downtown
Phone +302813409000
Address: Pl. El. Venizelou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 hour
Highlights:
Iconic fountain from the Venetian period
Spectacular view of the Lion Fountain's water flow
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Xiongshi Square is very lively, a bit like Beijing's Houhai, with many bars and restaurants. Of course, there are also Greeks who are proficient in string performances and love to be lively. They have dark skin, friendly smiles, and lazy and unrestrained Greek songs. With this atmosphere, it feels great to sit by the fountain and stare blankly with fat pigeons. There are also several old domed churches in the Orthodox architectural style nearby, which are also worth seeing.
The Morosini Fountain is located in the Piazza Venezia in the city center. It is also called the Lion Fountain. It was built in 1628 by the then Governor Francesco Morosini. Water gushes out from the mouths of four stone lions and falls into eight finely carved water tanks below.
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Venetian Fortress Rocca a Mare
4.6
/5
18 reviews
4.0
935m from downtown
Phone +302810243559
Address: Heraklion 712 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 30–60 minutes
Highlights:
Admire the winged lion emblem at Koules Fortress
Enjoy magnificent sunset views from the castle
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For me kinda boring. Not very much what to see just like simple castle 🏰 from sand but big 😂
The Koules Castle in Crete is a very old castle with a history of more than 800 years. Although it has experienced a hundred years of wind and rain, it is still strong and intact. There are many cultural relics collected in the castle. It is a not-so-thick castle, and the museum is definitely worth a visit.
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