Kingdom of Candia, Heraklion

Name: Kingdom of Candia
Address: Heraklion, Greece

#29 among attractions in Heraklion

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The Realm or Kingdom of Candia or Duchy of Candia was the official name of Crete during the island's period as an overseas colony of the Republic of Venice, from the initial Venetian conquest in 1205–1212 to its fall to the Ottoman Empire during the Cretan War. The island was at the time and up to the early modern era commonly known as Candia after its capital, Candia or Chandax. In modern Greek historiography, the period is known as the Venetocracy. ()

Local name: Ενετοκρατία στην Κρήτη Coordinates: 35°19'0"N, 25°7'60"E

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Kingdom of Candia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Koules, Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium, Natural History Museum of Crete.

1.5 miN
Museum for Cretan prehistory and history
Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Heraklion
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1.9 miN
Historic fortress with sea views
Koules, Heraklion
50 min walk • Standing guard over the old harbor of Heraklion, the Koules Fortress, also known as the Rocca al Mare, is a proud emblem of Crete's storied past. This imposing structure, with its thick walls and battlements, offers visitors a glimpse into the island's Venetian...
1.1 miN
Historical place, Sport, Sport venue
Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium, Heraklion
29 min walk • The Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium, nestled in the bustling city of Heraklion, Greece, is a cornerstone of sporting life for the island of Crete. This dynamic stadium is not only a hub for football enthusiasts but also serves as an emblem of local pride and community spirit.
1.8 miN
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Natural History Museum of Crete, Heraklion
46 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete is a natural history museum that operates under the auspices of the University of Crete. Its aim is the study, protection and promotion of the diverse flora and fauna of the Eastern Mediterranean region.
1.5 miN
Square, Fountain
Lions Square, Heraklion
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1.4 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Agios Minas Cathedral, Heraklion
37 min walk • The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. Ιt is dedicated to Saint Menas the martyr and wonderworker, who is the patron saint of Heraklion.
1.7 miN
Historical museum of Crete with a cafe
Historical Museum of Crete, Heraklion
45 min walk • The Historical Museum of Crete is a museum in Heraklion, Crete. It was founded by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies in 1953 and was originally housed in the former home of Minos Kalokairinos. The museum has since been expanded with a modern wing.
1.8 miNW
35°20'25"N • 25°7'11"E
Talos Plaza, Heraklion
47 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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City wall
Fortifications of Heraklion, Heraklion
33 min walk • The fortifications of Heraklion are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround the city of Heraklion in Crete, Greece. The first city walls were built in the Middle Ages, but they were completely rebuilt by the Republic of Venice.
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Music venue
Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion, Heraklion
31 min walk • Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion, also Cultural and Conference Center of Crete, is a centre for the performing arts in Heraklion, Greece. It was inaugurated in 2019 after long debates and planning that exceeded four decades. The complex is built on a plot of 5,670 square meters and has a total area of 28,487 square meters.
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Museum
Museum of the Battle of Crete, Heraklion
36 min walk • The Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance is a municipal historical museum dedicated to the defense of Crete during WWII and the popular resistance of Crete.