Heraklion - Wikipedia
WEBHeraklion or Herakleion (/ hɪˈrækliən / hih-RAK-lee-ən; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈrakli.o]), [4] sometimes Iraklion, is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit.
Irakleio, Attica - Wikipedia
WEBIrakleio, Attica (Greek: Ηράκλειο Αττικής) is a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece, and a municipality of the Attica region.
What to Do in Irakleio: 48 Hours in the Cretan Capital
WEBSep 20, 2019 · Irakleio (aka Heraklion), Crete's capital and largest city, is energetic and vibrant with fantastic museums, great food and a lively nightlife scene.
Minoan Heartland: A Guide to the Region of Irakleio, Crete
WEBSep 20, 2019 · The region of Irakleio (aka Heraklion) is home to Crete’s top-rated archaeological site, the Minoan Palace of Knossos. The region’s bustling capital has the island’s largest airport and seaport.
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 …
6 Museums in Irakleio and Why You Should Visit Them
WEBNov 7, 2023 · We visited six museums in Irakleio, Crete, and these are the highlights we think you should definitely check out.
Iraklio travel - Lonely Planet | Greece, Europe
WEBCrete’s capital, Iraklio (also called Heraklion), is Greece’s fifth-largest city and the island’s economic and administrative hub. It's also home to Crete's blockbuster sights: the must-see Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the nearby Palace of Knossos, which both provide fascinating windows into Crete's ancient past. Attractions.
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Irakleio (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBJun 23, 2024 · Things to Do in Irakleio, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 1,440 traveler reviews and photos of Irakleio tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Irakleio.
Heraklion - Wikitravel
WEBAug 23, 2024 · 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 | Greece, Map, History, & Population | Britannica
WEBJul 11, 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).