last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Heraklion
Location Map of Heraklion
Overview of Heraklion
The capital of Crete offers a broad architectural mix, several museums, and above all, the Minoan palace of Knossos on its outskirts.
Landmarks
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 151,324 inhabitants and 225,000 for the urban area (2011).
- Area: 109 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: https://www.heraklion.gr/en
History of Heraklion
Precautions
Useful Addresses
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Services
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- Hospital:
- Internet:
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- Vehicle rental:
- Post office: