Heraklion is the metropolis of Crete and capital of the island. The prefecture has the same name and is the second busiest airport in Greece. It is a city that is full of life, day and night and offers interesting activities all year round. Its sights arouse the interest of tourists from all over the world. crete heraklion hotels In the region of Heraklion, the god of hospitality, Zeus, coupled with Europe, the beautiful princess, who gave birth to the Minoan kings and sages, the founders of the first civilized world. In the center of the city there are many monuments of the medieval times of Crete, which show its great prosperity during these years. Churches and basilicas, fountains, bastions, squares and busy sidewalks, ornate fountains, museums with treasures, fortresses and Venetian walls.
The name Heraklion, as the legend implies, was given to the city when Rhea, mother of Zeus, instructed the Kurites to protect her son who was endangered by the rage of Saturn. One of them, Ideos Iraklis, left Crete and headed towards Olympia where he organized a road race. The city of Heraklion was named after him. The city in its long history changed many names, some of which were used in parallel. Some of the most important are: Heraklion (Minoan period, Mycenaean period, Ottoman Empire, Cretan State, Greece), Heraklion, Castle (Eastern Roman Empire - Byzantine), Rabd Al Hadak (Arab), Arab (B) , Big Castle (Cretans), Candida (Latins), Candia (Venetians, Europeans), Chora (Cretans), Piazza, Cadiz (Ottoman Empire).
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