Greece, Heraklion. Rest on the highest level

Heraklion is the fourth largest city in Greece (with a population of 120 thousand people). It is located on the island of Crete and is the center of economic activity in the region. The tourist flow never stops in a country like Greece. Heraklion has an airport that passes through itself about 15 percent of visitors to the country.

It is also a major settlement of Crete and a central place in the Crete-Mycenaean culture, which, in turn, represents an ancient focus of European culture. Most likely, the city was founded in the 20 th century BC. This is evidenced by a variety of archaeological findings.

Then Heraklion was inhabited by Saracens in 824 AD. No wonder they chose a country like Greece. Heraklion was protected by a moat, and its port was used as a refuge for pirates. The city in 961 was unlucky. It was seized by the Byzantines. Therefore local residents - Saracens - were exterminated, and the city was thoroughly burned and looted.

The fusion of cultural flows and the impact of the Italian Renaissance spurred the art in Crete, which is now called the Cretan Renaissance. This cultural heritage is famous for Greece.

Heraklion was besieged even by the Turks. This happened in the 1645-1669-ies, and this outrage lasted for 22 years. To great sorrow, Heraklion fell at the end of the siege and later joined the Ottoman Empire. 1931 is famous for the fact that Greece embraced its "embrace". Heraklion, like all Crete, was annexed to this country.

The rich history of the city produced a whole series of valuable architectural monuments, most of which are in the archaeological museum. Five kilometers from the city limits there is a palace-labyrinth known to all. It was liberated by archaeologists from a layer of centuries-old stratification and partially restored. Over the past ten years, were found other valuable monuments of ancient architecture.

If you look through the eyes of a tourist to modern Heraklion, then on the central square, in addition to cafes and restaurants, you can admire the Fountain of Lions. It was erected by Venetian builders in 1628. Here you can see the Town Hall, which is located in the Venetian Loggia house. In construction, the Turks also succeeded. At the end of the market, they built a fountain of Kubes, when they converted the neighboring church to a mosque.

I would also like to single out one thing that attracts everyone to Heraklion. The hotels offer a wide range of services, which can satisfy even the most demanding guests. In the city you can find luxury rooms , small rooms and youth hostels. Restaurants and cafes are designed for a variety of customers who have visited Heraklion. Attractions and fill the city. Nightlife never stops here ever. The majority of establishments work round the clock.

If you are planning a vacation, then know that Greece has not disappointed anyone yet. Therefore safely choose Iraklion, rest necessarily will pass at the highest level!