The Dermata Gate in Heraklion's Venetian walls, a historic passageway built between 1590 and 1595. It served as a secondary access point to the city from the sea.

Located in Heraklion, Crete, this museum, established in 1883, is one of Greece's most significant. It primarily houses an extensive collection of Minoan artifacts, including frescoes, pottery, and jewelry, showcasing Bronze Age achievements. Artifacts from Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods are also displayed, covering over 5,500 years of Cretan history. Housed in a notable neoclassical building designed by Patroklos Karantinos, it offers educational programs and temporary exhibitions, serving as a vital center for Minoan studies and Cretan cultural preservation.

Capital of Crete, Greece, with a history dating to the Minoan civilization. Home to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

16th-century Venetian walls of Heraklion, featuring the Jesus Bastion and Gate, built to protect the city from threats.

Operating under the University of Crete in Heraklion, the Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) is dedicated to studying, protecting, and promoting the natural heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean. It is located within a restored industrial building, formerly an electricity power plant. Exhibits span four levels, featuring dioramas of regional habitats, interactive geological displays, and paleontological collections including fossils. The museum serves as a center for research and education, contributing to the conservation of regional biodiversity and offering programs for all ages focused on environmental awareness.

Pantokrator Bastion and Gate, a prominent feature of the Heraklion Walls. Constructed in the mid-16th century, it played a crucial role in the city's defense.

16th-century Venetian bastion in Heraklion, a key defense during the Siege of Candia. Well-preserved and open to the public.

Agios Andreas Bastion, a crucial defensive point in the Venetian walls of Heraklion, witnessed the fall of Candia to the Ottomans. It's open to the public.