Lions Square Tours

Visit Lions Square

Often regarded as the soul of a city, town squares are usually thronging with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Lions Square and look for clues to its long history.

When you've finished at this Heraklion public square, why not make your way to Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete? They're near Lions Square and also popular with many travelers.

Popular places to visit

Morosini Fountain

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.

St. Mark's Basilica

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

Heraklion Loggia

Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.

St. Titus Church which includes religious elements, street scenes and a square or plaza

Agios Titos Church

Dedicated to the patron saint of Crete, this Byzantine church has been renovated and repurposed by some of the world's greatest historical empires.

Bembo Fountain

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

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Best Lodging Options Near Lions Square

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

2 Ygias Street Heraklion Crete Island

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel

9, D. Beaufort Street Heraklion Crete Island

Atrion Hotel

9 Chronaki Street Heraklion Crete Island

Ibis Styles Heraklion Central

26 Koroneou Street and Agiou Titou Heraklion

Dom Boutique Hotel

Almirou 14 Heraklion

Marin Hotel

46, Epimenidou Str. Heraklion Crete

El Greco Hotel

4, Street 1821 Heraklion Crete Island

Lato Boutique Hotel

15 Epimenidou Street Heraklion Crete Island

Kastro Hotel

Theotokopoulou 22 Heraklion Crete Island

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