You might be free to visit today, but City Walls hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

To visit this history-filled fortress, head to Heraklion. You'll find plenty of other things to see and do in the area, like Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete.

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Creteco Hotel & Suites

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$241

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Oct 8 - Oct 13

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Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)

8.4/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)

Everything here was great. Staff was exceptionally nice and did their best to assist with whatever we needed. For me the only thing is that the pool is open to the public so we didn’t have chairs for the pool poolside and it was busy (weekend) and my kids did not want to swim, this may be ok for others. The local beach was beautiful and the sunsets were amazing.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

$479

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Oct 8 - Oct 13

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Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)

Gorgeous hotel with wonderful staff in a lovely village full of charm and delightful restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Kalypso Hotel

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$391

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Oct 8 - Oct 13

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Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)

7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)

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Tours & day trips

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

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History & culture

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West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas

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Private & custom tours

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

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Classes & workshops

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Crete: Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting

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Popular places to visit

St. Minas Cathedral

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

Bembo Fountain

Be sure to visit this ancient drinking fountain that served Heraklion for several centuries.

St. Mark's Basilica

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

Martinego Bastion

You can find out about the history of Heraklion when you stop by Martinego Bastion. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Venetian Walls

Take a walk around Heraklion’s ancient fortifications, which protected the old city from invasion for centuries.

Geoponikos Kipos

Explore the great outdoors at Geoponikos Kipos, a lovely green space in Heraklion. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.