Heraklion is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, pulsating with life all year round. It is the largest urban centre in Crete with approximately 200,000 people, the capital of the region and the economic centre of the island. It is the major port of the island, full of history and attractions in and around the Old City. It has a beautiful waterfront area with seaside restaurants, several important museums, and lovely squares where you can easily spend an afternoon in a street-side cafe. The city, apart from the exquisitely beautiful natural scenery and climate, exhibits important cultural heritage as well as significant academic, scientific and entrepreneurial activity.
Heraklion has its historical roots back in the Minoan era when it was the port of the legendary city of Knossos. However, the city in its present location was built in 824 by the Arabs and later expanded and fortified by the Venetians and the Turks, who named it as the Large Castle of Candia. The current name Heraklion was given after the liberation of Crete from the Turks in 1898.
The beautiful capital of the Heraklion region, Heraklion Town, is one of the busiest city centers in Crete. Even though it is a quite crowded place, it keeps its fairytale vibe.hotels heraklion crete Strolling around Heraklion town, you will come across Koules fortress, at the Venetian port, Turkish and Venetian fountains, Venetian buildings and museums, such as the Archaeological Museum, the Historical Museum and the Museum of Natural History.
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