Heraklion Fortress

Date 14/05/2019

Visit of the fortress.

It is impossible to miss. It dominates the port of Heraklion.

A symbol of the Venetian and then Ottoman presence on the island, the fortress is sometimes used as a place of exhibition as well as a gallery nowadays, in addition to being a perfect attraction for us tourists.

Rocca a Mare Fortress / Heraklion Fortress
The fortress seen from the port
Amphorae
Amphorae
Some amphorae full of history

Guns and cannonballs found in the Heraklion harbour basin are on display.

Cannonballs
Cannons
Old cannons
The stairs to the roof
The roof of the fortress
Walk on the roof

The view of the port is breathtaking.

The port of Heraklion
View of the port from the roof of the fortress

The entrance is not very expensive (a few euros), and the visit is interesting because this place is full of history. But let's be honest, there's not much to see or do.

You can find all the information directly on the city's website if you want to visit it too.

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