Heraklion - Wikipedia
WebHeraklion or Herakleion (/ h ɪ ˈ r æ k l i ə n / hih-RAK-lee-ən; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced), sometimes Iraklion, is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit.
Heraklion – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebHeraklion ( Greek: Ηράκλειον, Irákleio) or Iraklio is the major city and capital of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Its archaeological museum holds the remains of the 4000-year-old Minoan civilization, which centred on the nearby …
Heracleion - Wikipedia
WebHeracleion ( Ancient Greek: Ἡράκλειον Hērákleion ), also known as Thonis ( Ancient Greek: Θῶνις Thônis; from the Ancient Egyptian: Tȝ-ḥn.t; Coptic: Ⲧϩⲱⲛⲓ Thōni, Coptic pronunciation: [dəˈhoːni]) [1] and sometimes called Thonis-Heracleion, was an ancient Egyptian port city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile, about 32 km (20 mi) …
Heraklion | Greece, Map, History, & Population | Britannica
WebMar 22, 2024 · Heraklion, largest city, a dímos (municipality), and principal port of the Greek island of Crete and capital of the pereferiakí enótita (regional unit) Heraklion (Irákleio). It lies on the island’s north coast along the Sea of Crete, just northwest of the ancient Minoan capital of Knossos.
Introduction and General Information about Heraklion | Greeka
WebHeraklion in Greece, the hometown and resting place of Nikos Kazantzakis, is the largest town of Crete. It distinguishes for its impressive fortress, the Venetian port and the fish taverns along the waterfront. Apart from the town, the entire region is …
Heraklion - Wikiwand
WebHeraklion or Herakleion, sometimes Iraklion, is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit. It is the fourth largest city in Greece with a municipal population of 179,302 (2021) and 211,370 in its wider metropolitan area, according to the 2011 census.
Heraklion - Wikitravel
WebDec 4, 2021 · Heraklion (or Herakleion, Iraklio, Irakleion) is the capital of Crete and an industrialised city of around 225.000 residents. The modern city is densely populated and traffic choked, at first overwhelming the visitor.
Heraklion - Visit Greece
WebHeraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centres. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout the centuries; that’s why there is a plethora of Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman structures to look out for! The city’s landmark is the 16th c. Koules fortress in the westernmost side of the old ...
History of Heraklion in Crete island | Greeka
WebAncient historians such as Strabo refer to Heraklion as the port of Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization. This period reached its peak from the 16th to the 14th century BC and excavations have revealed a wealth society that based its economy on agriculture and trade.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Wikipedia
WebThe Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the largest museums in Greece [1] and the best in the world for Minoan art , as it contains by far the most important and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete .
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