- Heraklion is a cathedral city and port located on the northern coast of the Heraklion Region of Crete.
- It became a Roman city in 68 BCE and joined the Province of Crete.
History
- The city dates back to the Minoan Period (c.3000-c.1100 BCE).
- The Ruins of the Palace of Knossos are located 3 miles (5 km) east of Heraklion.
Museums
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum (AMH)
- Heraklion Archeological Museum located at Stefanou Xanthoudidou, Heraklion.
- Rooms I-XV hold the largest collection of Minoan Art and Artefacts in the world, including the Phaistos Disc.
- Room XX holds Sculptures from the Classical Greek and Roman periods.
- Historical Museum of Crete, Heraklion
- Historical Museum of Crete located at Leof. Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion.
- The Museum holds Artefacts from 395 CE to 1945 CE including Coins, Jewelry, Ceramics and Sculptures.
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