Heraklion was created in 824.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum was created in 1883.
Heraklion - regional unit - was created in 2011.
The population of Heraklion - regional unit - is 302,846.
The airport code for Heraklion International Airport is HER.
The area of Heraklion - regional unit - is 2,641 square kilometers.
Knossos in ancient Greek
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Heraklion is the capital of Crete.
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According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city was 173,993 inhabitants while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574.
5 hrs 25 min from Gatwick to Heraklion via Athens. Or 6 hours Gatwick to Heraklion direct.
Heraklion, Greece is the capital city on the island of Crete. Crete is in the Mediterranean Sea and has approximately 300 days of sunshine each year. This mild climate means visitors can spend plenty of time sunbathing, swimming or exploring ancient ruins without worrying about inclement weather. The warm water along the island’s coast gives visitors plenty of places to swim and enjoy water sports. Amoudara Beach is about three miles west of Heraklion. This sandy beach can be reached by taking a public bus from Heraklion. Visitors can eat at Heraklion restaurants on the beach. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has 20 rooms of artifacts from tombs, caves, houses and palaces. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is three miles south of Heraklion. Some restoration work has been done on this large palace. Plenty of sunshine, scenic beaches and ancient ruins will provide visitors to Heraklion, Greece with an enjoyable experience.