Location: Heraklion
Top Things to do in Heraklion
Top Restaurants in Heraklion
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Heraklion, Crete
Heraklion (/hɪˈrækliən/; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 140,730 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km (264.2 sq mi).
Restaurants in Heraklion
1. Arkea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Feeling like cretan immersion day : natural flavours of genuine cretan diet, discovery of a way of (long) life which rhymes hospitality and recreation of traditional cooking introducing, nature walk, cretan people dances...So, let's go to my ancient village house at Anopoli, near Gouves and Heraklio, at the "Table d'Hôtes Arkea"
2. Saint George Apanosifis
3. Ieros Naos Agiou Thoma
4. Cathedral of St. Minas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 453 reviews
Reviewed By DeryckWheeler - Margate, United Kingdom
Stopped in Heraklion on our recent Cruise. A visit to the Cathedral of St. Minas will not dissapoint. Stunning Interior and a dramatic Exterior. Not to be missed.
5. The Chronaki House
6. Castello del Molo (Koules)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,164 reviews
Reviewed By simonrstones - Bolton, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my time visiting the Koules Venetian fortress - an iconic feature of the Heraklion port. With a nominal entry fee of €2, you can enjoy a good hour or so wandering around, with amazing views over the port as well. A must see if you're in Heraklion.
7. Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By hansolofh - Stockholm, Sweden
The museum om Christian art in Heraklion is a little gem. The church in this museum is placed is a very beautiful building and gives you a religious experience. And the collection of icons is very impressive. They are all very interesting and beautiful. The context they are made which is described gives you a lot more than just to look at them. It is not a museum that takes a lot of time but sticks in your memory of as a light and happy experience. It can be highly recommended.
8. Agios Titos Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 781 reviews
Reviewed By OfftheirP - Manchester, United Kingdom
It was only a quick visit to the city so we didn’t have time to explore much. This wonderful church though dominated the square where we had dinner and made for a lovely backdrop. It is right by the very popular Lion Square and the structure is beautiful. The history of this town is amazing and this church has seen it all. We didn’t have time to go inside but it dominates the square and proudly has the Greek flag flying up high.
9. Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By matthewpJ6622GO - London, United Kingdom
Set up a mountain just off the main road, its as I said tranquil and peaceful. Well worth a visit just t see the church and view. Still in use as a monastery and well kept. Plenty of places to sit in the shade and just chill out for a moment or two.
10. Epanosifis Monastery
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