Herakleion - Khandak Fortress / Venetian Fortress

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Description

The old fortifications at Khandak in Herakleion, reinforced for the Venetians in 1462, are still in good condition today.

Of the fortress' seven bastions, the one called Martinegro, where the simple tomb of Kazantzakis is located, has survived and offers a view over the entire city.

Two of the four entrance gates to the city, the Khania Gate and the New gate, still stand on the south side.

Hobbies & Activities category: Town walls, fortifications, gates; Scenic site or route; Tombs, burial site

Address

Herakleion Venetian Fortress
71201 Iráklion
Greece

Hours

November 1 to May 31

Open	Closed	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed		15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00

June 15 to October 31

Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15) Óhi Day - Greece & Cyprus (October 28)

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Greek National Day (March 25) Easter - Christian May Day / Labor Day (May 1) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)