Heraklion
Venetian Fortress of KoulesEven if, on first seeing Heraklion, the ugliness of its chaotic urban development makes you want to flee as quickly as possible, a single glance at its Venetian fortress will be enough to make you stay – and you won’t regret it. Probably built between the 9th and 10th centuries by the Arabs following their conquest of Crete, the Koules Fortress was radically transformed by the Venetians in the 16th century, giving it its current appearance. It’s a tour not to be missed under any circumstances, as our virtual stroll will convince you!
