City in Greece
3 things to see
Heraklion is Crete’s capital and the gateway to the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos. The waterfront promenade and the Venetian fortress views over the harbor cost nothing to enjoy, and the central market is the cheapest place to stock up on Cretan produce, olives, and cheese for picnics. It makes a practical, affordable base for reaching the rest of the island, including Chania to the west, and shoulder months in spring and autumn bring lower room rates and gentler heat.
What to see
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses the most important collection of Minoan art in the world, including the Snake Goddess figurines, the Phaistos Disc, and the Bull-Leaping fresco. Entry is paid (combined ticket with Knossos saves money).
Heraklion's old town is enclosed by massive Venetian walls with the Koules fortress guarding the old harbor. The fortress exterior is free to see (interior paid, cheap).
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete, the legendary palace of King Minos and the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Entry is paid.
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