Heraklion, Crete

Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece.

It is the fifth largest city in Greece.

N. KAZANTZAKIS AIRPORT

Lions Square

“Liontaria” is a square in the city of Heraklion in Crete, named after the Cretan statesman Eleftherios Venizelos. It dates back to the Venetian era and is more commonly known as Lions Square, after the Venetian-era Morosini Fountain in its midst, which features four lions supporting the main basin.

Koules FortressThe "Castello a Mare" is a fortress located at

the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.

The site of Castello a Mare was possibly first fortified by the Arabs in the 9th or 10th centuries. By the Byzantine period, a tower known as Castellum Comunis stood on the site. In 1303, tower was destroyed in an earthquake but was repaired.

KnossosKnossos is the largest Bronze

Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city.

The palace of Knossos was the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture. It appears as a maze of workrooms, living spaces, and storerooms close to a central square.

Archaeological museum

Nikos KazantzakisNikos Kazantzakis was born in 18 February

1883 and was a Greek writer, celebrated for his novels. He also wrote plays, travel books, memoirs and philosophical essays.

He became worldwide known after the cinematic adaptations of Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ.

Zaros Lake

Katarti

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GASTRONOMYCretan gastronomy is a legend in itself. Quality

ingredients and love for cooking turn any traditional dish into an unforgettable experience!

THE CRETAN DIET IS NOT JUST A VARIETY OF DISHES LAID ON THE TABLE:

it comprises a whole philosophy of life and represents the lifestyle of the Cretan people. The unique Cretan Diet is a healthy and tasty diet with centuries-old recipes and modern creative versions.

DAKOS Dakos is a Cretan dish consisting of a slice of

soaked dried bread or barley rusk topped with chopped tomatoes and crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, and flavored with herbs such as dried oregano. 

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SNAILS WITH ROSEMARY AND WINE

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