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Morosini Fountain-January 2024
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Jan 4, 2025

　　Four water-spouting lions make up this charming fountain, the town's most beloved Venetian vestige. Built in 1628 by Francesco Morosini, it once supplied Iraklio with fresh water.

　　Flanked by bustling cafes and fast-food joints, it's a fun spot to spend an hour resting and people-watching.

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Morosini Fountain
Iraklio
　　Four water-spouting lions make up this charming fountain, the town's most beloved Venetian vestige. Built in 1628 by Francesco Morosini, it once supplied Iraklio with fresh water. 　　Flanked by bustling cafes and fast-food joints, it's a fun spot to spend an hour resting and people-watching. ...
Monastery of St Peter & St Paul
Iraklio
　　One of Iraklio's most striking ruins, this 13th-century Dominican monastery has been rebuilt and repackaged (mosque, movie theatre) numerous times throughout the centuries. Unusually located right on the sea wall, the monastery contains some beautiful 15th-century frescoes, as well as a modern mosaic exhibition by Loukas Peiniris that is well...
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Iraklio
　　This state-of-the-art museum is one of the largest and most important in Greece. The two-storey revamped 1930s Bauhaus building makes a gleaming showcase for artefacts spanning 5500 years from Neolithic to Roman times, including a Minoan collection of unparalleled richness. The rooms are colour coded and displays are arranged both...
Municipal Art Gallery
Iraklio
　　The three-aisled 13th-century Agios Markos Basilica was reconstructed many times and turned into a mosque by the Turks. Today it's an exhibit space showcasing the work of Greek and foreign artists. ...
Koules Fortress
Iraklio
　　After six years of restoration, Iraklio’s symbol, the 16th-century fortress called Rocca al Mare by the Venetians, reopened in August 2016 with a brand-new exhibition. It tells the story of the building, zeroes in on milestones in city history, and displays ancient amphorae, Venetian cannons and other finds recovered from...
Historical Museum of Crete
Iraklio
　　If you’re wondering what Crete’s been up to for the past, say, 1700 years, a spin around this engagingly curated museum is in order. Exhibits hopscotch from the Byzantine to the Venetian and Turkish periods, culminating with WWII. Quality English labelling, interactive stations throughout and audio guides (€3) in five...
Agios Minas Cathedral
Iraklio
　　One of Greece’s largest cathedrals, with space for 8000 worshippers, Agios Minas was constructed (with interruptions) between 1862 and 1895 and dedicated to the patron saint of Iraklio. 　　Highlights in the imposing interior include the wall frescoes, the trio of giant chandeliers dangling down the centre aisle and the white-marble...
Museum of Christian Art
Iraklio
　　Housed in a 13th-century monastery that was later a mosque, this tiny but fascinating museum features well-displayed historic religious artworks from monasteries around Crete. Paintings, woodcraft, manuscripts and stone carvings are presented in a clear manner with English descriptions. Star exhibits include works by 15th-century icon hagiographer Angelos Akotantos and...
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