Heraklion, where has the warm sun, the breeze, alcohol and a series of excellent local dishes, really peaceful place to stop on and explore ancient culture.
Heraklion city, the capital of Crete island, Greece traces of many historical events in the past. Heraklion that also called Iraklion, is the largest city on Crete island and also is the 4th largest city in Greece. Here, you can find the ruins of the famous Knossos palace, where the largest concentration of population on the Crete island during the Minoan. Although no archaeological evidence, but Knossos may also have a sea port located in Heraklion from 2000 BC. Although no archaeological evidence but Knossos may have a port located in Heraklion from 2000 BC.
Heraklion city today was built in 824 AD. Over a period of imperial conquest, the city carries a different name. Heraklion name officially changed in the early 19th century. The city became the administrative center of the Crete island in 1971.
Heraklion has picturesque villages, romantic resorts on the beaches and many differently beauty beaches. Heraklion has many restaurants and taverna serving Greek cuisine to meet every need and taste. Nightlife here is vibrant. There are many bars and clubs open all year round.
Besides, Heraklion is also shopping area with lots of shops selling clothes, shoes, jewelry. The knowledgeable visitor will be able to trace the past under the urban sprawl of the present.
The core of the city is still enclosed and defined by the Venetian wall, which includes seven outjutting bastions. In the southernmost of these, the Martinengo Bastion, is the grave of Nikos Kazantzakis, standing on a windswept hilltop with its moving inscription, "I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free."
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