Heraklion

Developed around a fortified harbour on the Cretan Sea, Heraklion grew into Crete’s largest city and administrative centre. Venetian rule left a lasting imprint in the defensive walls around the old core and at Koules, the sea fortress guarding the harbour entrance. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum holds one of Greece’s foremost collections of Minoan art, including finds from Knossos, the Bronze Age palace site south of the city. Around Lions Square, the Morosini Fountain and busy pedestrian streets connect daily urban life with Venetian-era architecture. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Heraklion’s northern waterfront relates to Crete’s interior.

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