Things to Do in Heraklion

There are 27 attractions in Heraklion. Knossos, minoan palace ruins central to bronze age crete, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Knossos
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Knossos
Minoan palace ruins central to Bronze Age Crete
Amusement Park
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Museum housing Minoan artifacts from Crete
Museum
Phaistos
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Phaistos
Minoan archaeological site on Crete with palace ruins
Historical Site
Mount Ida (Crete)
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Mount Ida (Crete)
Highest mountain on Crete, mythic association with Zeus
Mountain
Dia (island)
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Dia (island)
Small island off Crete, popular for boat trips
Island
Malia, Crete
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Malia, Crete
Coastal town with Minoan archaeological site and beaches
Ruins
Hagia Triada
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Hagia Triada
Minoan archaeological site with ancient villa and ruins
Ruins
Gortyna
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Gortyna
Ancient Cretan city ruins and Roman archaeological site
Ruins
Psychro Cave
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Psychro Cave
Cave on Crete associated with Zeus's mythic birthplace
Cave
Agios Minas Cathedral
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Agios Minas Cathedral
Major Heraklion cathedral dedicated to Saint Minas
Religious Site
Dikti
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Dikti
Mountain range on Crete with sacred Diktaean cave.
Mountains
Lasithi Plateau
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Lasithi Plateau
High agricultural plateau in eastern Crete, windmills
Plateau
Asterousia Mountains
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Asterousia Mountains
Cretan mountain range with rugged gorges and villages
Mountains
Malia (archaeological site)
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Malia (archaeological site)
Minoan archaeological site with palace ruins on Crete
Archaeological Site
Amnisos
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Amnisos
Ancient Minoan harbor near Heraklion with ruins
Archaeological Site
Karfi
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Karfi
Archaeological Bronze Age peak sanctuary on Crete
Archaeological Site
Mount Juktas
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Mount Juktas
Cretan mountain with Minoan sanctuary ruins nearby
Mountain
Saint Titus Cathedral
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Saint Titus Cathedral
Orthodox cathedral in Heraklion and diocesan seat
Mosque
Zominthos
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Zominthos
Minoan archaeological site on Crete's mountainous plateau
Archaeological Site
Historical Museum of Crete
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Historical Museum of Crete
Museum in Crete displaying Cretan history and artifacts
Museum
Nida Plateau
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Nida Plateau
Highland plateau on Crete with grazing and ruins
Plateau
Afentis Christos
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Afentis Christos
Clifftop chapel on Crete with panoramic sea views
Island
Anemospilia
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Anemospilia
Minoan archaeological site with sacrificial ritual remains
Archaeological Site
Kouloukonas
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Kouloukonas
Mountain
Phourni
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Phourni
Bronze Age archaeological site near Archanes, Crete
Archaeological Site
Nirou Chani
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Nirou Chani
Ruins
Minoan Palatial Centres
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Minoan Palatial Centres
Ancient Minoan palace complexes central to Bronze Age Crete
Historical Site