Archaeological site
Fortifications of Heraklion
Also known as Ενετικά τείχη Ηρακλείου
About
The fortifications of Heraklion are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround the city of Heraklion (formerly Candia) in Crete, Greece. The first city walls were built in the Middle Ages, but they were completely rebuilt by the Republic of Venice. The fortifications managed to withstand the second longest siege in history for 21 years, before the city fell to the Ottomans in 1669. Heraklion's fortifications have made it one of the best fortified cities in the Mediterranean. The walls remain largely intact to this day, and they are considered to be among the best preserved Venetian fortifications in Europe.
Nearby
Places within walking or a short drive, best first.
- Inadiye fortressCastle4.5 km away
- Bethlehem BastionArchaeological site230 m away
- Pantocratora BastionArchaeological site260 m away
- St Andrea BastionArchaeological site620 m away
- Martinego BastionArchaeological site680 m away
- Jesus BastionArchaeological site790 m away
- Pyli VitouriArchaeological site1 km away
- Tekes ChorasanliArchaeological site3.9 km away
- Vila DionysouArchaeological site4.8 km away
- Fortetsa Tomb SiteArchaeological site4.9 km away
- Historical Museum of CreteMuseum840 m away
- Heraklion Archaeological MuseumMuseum1.1 km away