Places worth the detour in Heraklion
20 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Heraklion, Greece, across 7 kinds of detour; ruins, relics & eerie places are the largest group (5). Best known: Knossos. 16 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 20, ranked 20
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Knossos
Ruins & the uncanny · 70th century BC · Iconic
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
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2.Agios Minas Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
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7.Anemospilia
Ruins & the uncanny · 17th century BC · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
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11.Nirou Chani
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
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15.Throne Room, Knossos
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
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17.Morosini Fountain
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
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18.Collection of Agia Aikaterini of Sinai
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Collection of Saint Catherine's Museum in Heraklion
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19.Bebo Fountain
Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
