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Attractions in Heraklion

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Heraklion, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

8 places

Venetian Walls of Heraklion

CastleVenetian Walls of Heraklion

a building with a stone wall and trees in front of it

MuseumHistorical Museum of Crete

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

MuseumHeraklion Archaeological Museum

Bembo fountain

Historic siteBembo fountain

Cathedral Holy Temple of Saint Titus

ChurchCathedral Holy Temple of Saint Titus

a large castle sitting on top of a lush green hillside

SightKoules Fortress

SightAgios Markos Basilica

SightMonastery of St Peter & St Paul

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.