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Old city (City of Heraklion)

Greece / Iraklion / City of Heraklion
 downtown / central business district, wall(s), historic city center
The massive fortification surrounding the old city was originally built by the Saracens ca. 824 AD and later improved by the Venetians ca. 1204 AD. Most of it is still in place.
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Coordinates:   35°20'13"N   25°7'51"E

Comments

  • Alex (guest)
    The fortress and Koules castle builed by venice conquerors The fortress had a river around it but a few pieces saved until now The venice mechanics planned and builded the fortress so perfect that the turkish tryed 23 years to conquer the town(the further investment in history)
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