Heraklion Attractions: Beaches, Archaeology & More


Beaches
Archaeology
Historical Sites
Museums
Excursions
 
A. The Museum of Cretan Ethnology
A large collection of Cretan artifacts and folk items from all over Crete. Located in Vori.
B. Archaeological Museum

This is one of the most important and richest museums in Greece, with 20 rooms. The finds exhibited here were exclusively excavated Crete from Neolithic to Roman times, including the Minoan periods.

Sculptures, clay figurines, superb jewels and astonishing frescoes and remains from the various Minoan palaces of Crete can be found here.

Telephone: 2810 226092/224630/226470

C. Lychnostatis
  This open air museum is the perfect combination of culture and nature in Crete. Located in Hersonissos.
D. Historical Museum
This museum features art and historical items from Christian times to the 20th century. The building itself has been declared a historical building and a work of art.
E. Agia Ekaterini
Agia Ekaterini (St Catherine) museum houses Byzantine relics in a 15th century basillica.