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Ranked #1 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Friendly and informative“ 01/05/2013
- ”A must see when you're in town...“ 24/04/2013
Category: History Museums
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The Historical Museum of Crete is a multi-faceted museum narrating seventeen centuries of history on the island, from Early...
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The Historical Museum of Crete is a multi-faceted museum narrating seventeen centuries of history on the island, from Early Christian times to the modern era.
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Ranked #2 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Expectation could ruin this experience...“ 13/05/2013
- ”History is alive and well in Crete“ 30/03/2013
Category: Natural History Museums
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The Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) demonstrates with an impressive manner the natural environment of eastern...
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The Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) demonstrates with an impressive manner the natural environment of eastern Mediterranean area with special emphasis on Greece and Crete.
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Ranked #3 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”If driving by worth a stop“ 13/05/2013
- ”Most beautiful archaeological site on...“ 23/01/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
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An ancient town dating back over 3,500 years, excavated and restored to show visitors how common people lived in ancient...
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An ancient town dating back over 3,500 years, excavated and restored to show visitors how common people lived in ancient Greece.
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Ranked #4 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”A nice trip“ 18/05/2013
- ”Nice day out“ 14/05/2013
Category: Aquariums
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Crete’s aquarium, Cretaquarium, opened in December 2005. Belonging to a large European family of aquariums, the Cretaquarium...
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Crete’s aquarium, Cretaquarium, opened in December 2005. Belonging to a large European family of aquariums, the Cretaquarium offers its visitors the unique chance to plunge into the great marine world of the Mediterranean. From the big hunter sharks to the tiny seahorses, the sensational jellyfish, the diversity of marine life is set off against underwater Cretan seascapes such as the rock formations at Matala( South Crete)and the sea bed at Vai(North East Crete).
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Ranked #5 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Interesting“ 10/05/2013
- ”Interesting site of Minoan civilizatio...“ 02/05/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
The Palace of Knossos is the most important monument in Crete. The archaeological site of Knossos is 5 km southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. Knossos was... more »
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Ranked #6 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Interesting but a bit too much a ruine...“ 20/05/2013
- ”Well worth a visit, but not very acces...“ 19/05/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins
Knosos Archaeological site 12km south of Heraklion
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Ranked #7 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Very impressive church“ 14/04/2013
- ”impressive“ 05/11/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #8 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Nice to look at“ 24/04/2013
- ”I love Koules!!!!“ 27/03/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Castles
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Ranked #9 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”What a pity“ 16/05/2013
- ”You cannot miss this!“ 24/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #10 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Not accessible for disabled!“ 19/05/2013
- ”At the moment disappointing“ 13/05/2013
Category: History Museums; Museums
As of September 2012, the museum is OPEN. Location: Not well marked. Find the Capsis Hotel opposite from the Elefterias Square (big concrete square with large poles sticking out... more »
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Ranked #11 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”baskets! And other stuff“ 16/03/2013
- ”Quirky little museum“ 19/08/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #12 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Of some historic interest, I suppose“ 29/04/2013
- ”Stumbled upon it whilst shopping“ 24/04/2013
Category: Fountains
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Ranked #13 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”A beautiful Venetian building“ 09/05/2013
- ”great for pictures“ 15/03/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #14 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Outstanding“ 23/03/2013
- ”like a card postal!!!“ 05/11/2012
Category: Ancient Ruins
3000 year old ruins in Crete-fabulous
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Ranked #15 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Just pop in“ 04/10/2012
- ”Old church converted for use as an art...“ 17/09/2012
Category: Art Museums; Historic Sites
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Ranked #16 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”It's ok“ 27/03/2013
- ”not very nice!!“ 26/09/2012
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #17 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Cretan iconography museum“ 08/12/2012
- ”Closed for renovation“ 22/07/2012
Category: Religious Sites; Art Museums
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Ranked #19 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
- ”Tough Resistance“ 05/01/2013
- ”interesting“ 25/12/2012
Category: History Museums
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Category: Museums
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The form and image of the Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is complete with the presence of the museum of Local Art and...
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The form and image of the Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is complete with the presence of the museum of Local Art and Agricultural History.To achieve its main goal, which is to preserve and promote the Cretan civilization and tradition, Arolithos established a museum.This museum exhibits old household objects of everyday life, agricultural tools and various items of local art.There is also a computer in the museum providing information about Arolithos and all the activities available.A bibliographic reference material on the tradition, the civilization and the history Crete is currently being compiled. This library will soon be available to the public.
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Category: Mysterious Sites
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Feeling like cretan immersion day : natural flavours of genuine cretan diet, discovery of a way of (long) life which rhymes...
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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"
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Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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