El Greco’s House Museum
El Greco (The Greek) or Dominikos Theotokopoulos as was his real Greek name was a painter, sculptor and architect in the 16th century and is …
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is a folk tradition and ethnology museum located in Hersonissos, Heraklion. The museum first opened in 1992 with a private collection …
Saint Michael Church
The church of Saint Michael is located in the Skotino area close to the Hersonissos Harbour in Heraklion. The church was built in 2004 and …
Heraklion Old Venetian Port
The Venetian port of Heraklion is located in the heart of the city, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Crete. …
Koules Fortress (Castello del Molo)
Koules Fortress or Castello a Mare or Castello del Molo as it is also known is one of the most impressive landmarks of the city. …
Best Free Things to Do In Heraklion
Wander around the Heraklion Market The market of Heraklion is usually very popular with locals where they do their daily shopping such as fish, fresh …
Municipal Gallery of Heraklion and Basilica of St. Mark
The Municipal Gallery of Heraklion is housed in the basilica of St Mark in the center of the city, opposite the well known landmark of …
Starbeach
Starbeach is located in Hersonissos in the prefecture of Heraklion. It is considered one of the biggest party destinations in whole Europe with many DJ …