Guidebook for Iraklio
Arts & Culture
Ancient Palace of Knossos. Knossos was the most important city on Crete before the Roman Era and the center of the first brilliant European civilization, the Minoan. The palace of the city is the most visited archaeological site in Crete with more than 1.000.000 visitors per year. The first settlement dates to about 7000 BC. The first palace dates to 1900 BC. Periods Neolithic to Late Bronze Age.
---Read more: http://www.heraklion-crete.org/knossos---
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Knossos
Ancient Palace of Knossos. Knossos was the most important city on Crete before the Roman Era and the center of the first brilliant European civilization, the Minoan. The palace of the city is the most visited archaeological site in Crete with more than 1.000.000 visitors per year. The first settlement dates to about 7000 BC. The first palace dates to 1900 BC. Periods Neolithic to Late Bronze Age.
---Read more: http://www.heraklion-crete.org/knossos---
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.
Read more: http://www.heraklion-crete.org/archaeological-museum
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Mużew Arkeoloġiku tal-Heraklion
1 ChatzidakiThe Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.
Read more: http://www.heraklion-crete.org/archaeological-museum
The Natural History Museum of Crete demonstrates with an impressive manner the natural environment of eastern Mediterranean area with special emphasis on Greece and Crete. Read more: http://www.nhmc.uoc.gr/en
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Mużew Storiku tal-Kreta
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouThe Natural History Museum of Crete demonstrates with an impressive manner the natural environment of eastern Mediterranean area with special emphasis on Greece and Crete. Read more: http://www.nhmc.uoc.gr/en
Food Scene
Design Awarded, Authentic Cretan Cuisine, Excelent Quality, Excelent Service, Good Location. Read more: http://peskesicrete.gr/en/
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Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiDesign Awarded, Authentic Cretan Cuisine, Excelent Quality, Excelent Service, Good Location. Read more: http://peskesicrete.gr/en/
Seafood & Sushi Restaurant, Fresh Fish, Distinguished Quality, High Standards. Read more: http://7thalases.gr/index_en
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7 Thalases
και IraklitouSeafood & Sushi Restaurant, Fresh Fish, Distinguished Quality, High Standards. Read more: http://7thalases.gr/index_en
Must see, must eat. Traditional pastry shop on the old city square in front of the Morosini Fountain. The famous pastry specialty it the Bougatsa (cream filled crust) in its both versions sweet or salty. Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com.gr/Restaurant_Review-g189417-d3598399-Reviews-Kirkor-Heraklion_Crete.html
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Kirkor
31 Pl. El. VenizelouMust see, must eat. Traditional pastry shop on the old city square in front of the Morosini Fountain. The famous pastry specialty it the Bougatsa (cream filled crust) in its both versions sweet or salty. Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com.gr/Restaurant_Review-g189417-d3598399-Reviews-Kirkor-Heraklion_Crete.html
Top Class Italian Pasta Dishes, Quality Dinner.
Read more: https://www.facebook.com/Pepe-Nero-170627279663082/
Pepe Nero Trattoria
Top Class Italian Pasta Dishes, Quality Dinner.
Read more: https://www.facebook.com/Pepe-Nero-170627279663082/
KIMBO Cafe
84 Leof. PapanastasiouCafe Kimbo
Drinks & Nightlife
Creative Coctail Bar, Rare Spirits, Soul & Jazz Music. Read more: http://www.capsishotels.gr/en/drinkeasy-%E2%80%93-the-spirits-cocktails-safehouse#.WIu1NYVOLsM
DrinkEasy
SapoutieCreative Coctail Bar, Rare Spirits, Soul & Jazz Music. Read more: http://www.capsishotels.gr/en/drinkeasy-%E2%80%93-the-spirits-cocktails-safehouse#.WIu1NYVOLsM
Cafe, Bar, Restaurant, perfect for any time of the day. Read more: http://www.626allday.gr/en
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626 All Day Lounge & City Garden
& MeramvellouCafe, Bar, Restaurant, perfect for any time of the day. Read more: http://www.626allday.gr/en
Creative Bar Restaurant, Late Drinking, Evening Meal, Intersting Dishes.
https://www.facebook.com/pagopoieion.gr/
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Pagopiion
1 Pl. Agiou TitouCreative Bar Restaurant, Late Drinking, Evening Meal, Intersting Dishes.
https://www.facebook.com/pagopoieion.gr/
Kingdom of Chocolate! Utopia Cafe had one of the largest collection of beers... And teas... And coffees... And desserts...
Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com.gr/Restaurant_Review-g189417-d2665797-Reviews-Outopia_Cafe_Beer_Utopia-Heraklion_Crete.html
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Utopia
51 ChandakosKingdom of Chocolate! Utopia Cafe had one of the largest collection of beers... And teas... And coffees... And desserts...
Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com.gr/Restaurant_Review-g189417-d2665797-Reviews-Outopia_Cafe_Beer_Utopia-Heraklion_Crete.html
Party Restaurant, Late and Very Late for a Drink & Chat, Loud Music. Read more: http://www.dishbar.gr/index_en.html
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Dish Bar
03 Pl. Agiou TitouParty Restaurant, Late and Very Late for a Drink & Chat, Loud Music. Read more: http://www.dishbar.gr/index_en.html
Taratsa Astoria Cocktail & Food Bar. Relaxing Experience During the Warm Summer Months. Roof Garden & Swimming Pool with Magnificent Views of the Venetian Castle and the Harbor. (Only in Summer)
https://www.facebook.com/taratsa.astoria/
Capsis Astoria Heraklion
Plateia EleftheriasTaratsa Astoria Cocktail & Food Bar. Relaxing Experience During the Warm Summer Months. Roof Garden & Swimming Pool with Magnificent Views of the Venetian Castle and the Harbor. (Only in Summer)
https://www.facebook.com/taratsa.astoria/
Sightseeing
Offering 60 tanks of different sizes, containing a total amount of 1,700,000 litres of sea water, it is home to 2000 sea animals, 200 different species found in the Mediterranean basin, and together with the appropriate scenery, it successfully represents the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds. Read more: http://www.cretaquarium.gr/en
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Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Offering 60 tanks of different sizes, containing a total amount of 1,700,000 litres of sea water, it is home to 2000 sea animals, 200 different species found in the Mediterranean basin, and together with the appropriate scenery, it successfully represents the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds. Read more: http://www.cretaquarium.gr/en
Old Venetian Harbor
18 Λιμάνι ΗρακλείουVenecian Castle & Harbour. Read more: http://koules.efah.gr/
Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis. Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g189417-d243139-Reviews-Venetian_Walls_and_Tomb_of_Nikos_Kazantzakis-Heraklion_Crete.html
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Monument tal-Qabar ta 'Kazantzakis
ΚρήτηςVenetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis. Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g189417-d243139-Reviews-Venetian_Walls_and_Tomb_of_Nikos_Kazantzakis-Heraklion_Crete.html
Agios Titos Church is the oldest church in Heraklion and was built in 961 AD by Saint Nikiforos Focus. Apostle Titus was the First Bishop of Crete and a Church Leader, a companion and disciple of Paul the Apostle, mentioned in several of the Pauline epistles including the Epistle to Titus. Read more: https://www.heraklion.gr/en/ourplace/st-titos/st-titos.html
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Il-Knisja ta 'Agios Titos
Platia Agiou TitouAgios Titos Church is the oldest church in Heraklion and was built in 961 AD by Saint Nikiforos Focus. Apostle Titus was the First Bishop of Crete and a Church Leader, a companion and disciple of Paul the Apostle, mentioned in several of the Pauline epistles including the Epistle to Titus. Read more: https://www.heraklion.gr/en/ourplace/st-titos/st-titos.html
The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral and serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. It was built over the time period of 1862-1895. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Greece, with a capacity of 8,000 people. Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g189417-d669294-Reviews-Cathedral_of_St_Minas-Heraklion_Crete.html
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Il-Knisja ta 'Saint Minas See tal-Arċisqof ta' Kreta
25 Agiou MinaThe Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral and serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. It was built over the time period of 1862-1895. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Greece, with a capacity of 8,000 people. Read more: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g189417-d669294-Reviews-Cathedral_of_St_Minas-Heraklion_Crete.html
Parks & Nature
Agia Pelagia (Santa Pelagia) is located 21km west of Heraklion, on the west side of a long peninsula, which has many small coves with beautiful beaches.
Read more: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-heraklion/agia-pelagia-beach#ixzz4X0Ng9NHB
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Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia (Santa Pelagia) is located 21km west of Heraklion, on the west side of a long peninsula, which has many small coves with beautiful beaches.
Read more: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/sea-tourism/central-crete-beaches-heraklion/agia-pelagia-beach#ixzz4X0Ng9NHB
Getting Around
Heraklion Bus Station A
Cental Bus Station
Essentials
ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
172 Leof. KnosouHigh Quality Super Market
Public Hospital. Tel.: 166 or +30 281 340 8000
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University General Hospital of Heraklion
Leoforos PanepistimiouPublic Hospital. Tel.: 166 or +30 281 340 8000
Venizelio Hospital
44 Leof. KnosouPublic Hospital. Tel. 166 or +30 281 340 8000
Creta InterClinic is a high standard diagnostics, therapeutics & surgical medical center. Tel. +30 2810 373800. Read more: http://www.cic.gr/en/
CRETA INTERCLINIC
63 Leof. MinoosCreta InterClinic is a high standard diagnostics, therapeutics & surgical medical center. Tel. +30 2810 373800. Read more: http://www.cic.gr/en/
KNOSSOS, IATRIKI DIAGNOSIS, I EPE
174 Leof. KnosouDiagnostics Medical Center. Tel.:+30 2810 212 141