Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Dedicated to the patron saint of Crete, this Byzantine church has been renovated and repurposed by some of the world's greatest historical empires.

Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.

Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.