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Heraklion or Iraklion ( Greek Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, IPA&_160; [iˈɾaklio̞]; Venetian Candia), is the largest city and capital of Crete. It is also the fourth largest city in Greece. Its name is also spelled Herakleion, a transliteration of the ancient Greek and Katharevousa name, Ἡράκλειον, or Iraklio, among other variants. For centuries it was known as Candia, a Venetian adaptation of the earlier Greek name Χάνδαξ or Χάνδακας, which in turn came from the Arabic rabḍ al-ḫandaq. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was called Turkish Kandiye). In the local vernacular, it is often called Κάστρο ( Kástro, "castle") and its inhabitants Καστρινοί ( Kastrinoí, "castle dwellers"). Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion Prefecture, with an international airport named after the writer Nikos Kazantzakis. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and restored by Arthur Evans, are nearby. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the largest centre of population on Crete. This Bronze Age palace and human settlement has yielded significant archaeological finds that have given insights to the Minoan civilisation.[3] It is likely that there was a port at Heraklion as long ago as 2000 BC, although no archaeological recovery has been made of the port itself. The present city of Heraklion was founded in 824 AD by the Saracens who had been expelled from Al-Andalus by Emir Al-Hakam I and had taken over the island from the Byzantine Empire. They built a moat around the city for protection, and named the city ربض الخندق rabḍ al-ḫandaq 'Castle of the Moat'. The Saracens allowed the port to be used as a safe haven for pirates who operated against Byzantine shipping and raided Byzantine territory around the Aegaean.
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1. Cheap and reliable car hire services in Crete
July 16, 2008
Crete Island is the biggest and most beautiful place compared to the other islands of Greece. In fact, this is the fifth largest island in the entire Mediterranean Sea. Geographically this place is pretty close to North Africa and the four territories that comprise Crete are Lasithi, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Chania.
Each and every territory is beautiful in its own way and often you get to see variation in the aesthetic appeal of the natural landscapes which is something absolutely unique about Crete islands.
So if this is the first time you are coming to visit Crete make sure that ... (read more)
Author: Julia Aidan
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2. Renting the Right Car in Crete For Your Needs
June 20, 2008
Renting a vehicle is convenient for going on a trip to Crete over the weekend or over a couple of days. However, choosing the right rental car as you go there might be a bit tricky, especially if you' re not armed with experience that seasoned car renters already have. To compensate, here are some things to remember.
1. Go online. Many companies offer special rates or discounts to Crete-headed customers who make car reservation over the internet. If you have a travel agent, ask him or her to get the best agency that can provide you with the right car that would help you see the best of Cr... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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3. Renting the Right Car in Crete For Your Needs
June 23, 2008
Renting a vehicle is convenient for going on a trip to Crete over the weekend or over a couple of days. However, choosing the right rental car as you go there might be a bit tricky, especially if you're not armed with experience that seasoned car renters already have. To compensate, here are some things to remember.
1. Go online. Many companies offer special rates or discounts to Crete-headed customers who make car reservation over the internet. If you have a travel agent, ask him or her to get the best agency that can provide you with the right car that would help you see the best of Cre... (read more)
Author: Promila Saini
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4. Making your summer holidays in Crete unforgettable
May 29, 2008
I must have travelled to Crete a hundred times; I go more frequently nowadays. Eventually I started to believe strongly that people like myself who love the place, deserve to look for a more permanent residence to stay for longer periods of time. At least getting a quality holiday house in Crete has become so inexpensive that can hardly be considered as financial risk.
I still haven’t managed to see even half of Crete – it is a remarkable and complex combination of places, landscapes, people, customs, smells – what can I say? I have more than enough in me to share with others, and this ... (read more)
Author: Kostandinos Papahatzis
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5. The Captivating Greek Island Of Crete
April 14, 2008
The world has always rejoiced visiting Crete, the largest of Greek islands and also the fifth largest in the whole of Mediterranean. The island is spread over an area of 8,336 km² (3,219 square miles) in the Southern Greece, and forms one of the thirteen Greek peripheries we know about. It is also believed to have played a key role in the Greek nation's history, something quite evident even today, as we go through its archaeological past. There is a rich marine life, fine sea beaches and a great hospitality - of which the Crete hotels make up a key ingredient - to be explored and enjoyed by an... (read more)
Author: Pankaj Mohan
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6. Cretian Sculpture
October 26, 2007
Manolis Patramanis was born in Heraklion, Crete. He studied pottery at the School of Free Studies in Chania, Crete. He has worked on many commercial exhibitions including The International Fair of Frankfurt. He has also worked as an instructor for pottery seminars organised by the Center for Professional Training.
In 1988 he set up his own workshop in Heraklion where he lives and works today.
One sculpture by Manolis never fails to gain attention. “Ariadne’s Clue” is based on a Greek myth. The young Athenian Theseus, son of King Aegeus of Athens, volunteered himself as a sacrifi... (read more)
Author: Artery Gallery
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7. Iraklion Greece a city on the island of Crete
November 27, 2006
Iraklion Crete, the largest city in Crete island in Greece, changed hands frequently throughout history. Today it is the region's business center, and busiest port in Crete. It is best known for the nearby, restored Minoan palace, Knossos. Iraklion also is known as Heraklion or Eraklion
Iraklion or Eraklion Crete is one of the largest cities of the Greek island of Crete. Because of its ideal location in the Aegean Sea, this is another Cycladic city with a long history of invasions, uprisings and frequent change of hands.
Iraklion Greece was built on the port that was used b... (read more)
Author: s pappas
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