Anemospilia
#184 among destinations in Greece
Facts and practical information
Anemospilia is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan temple on Crete. ()
CreteGreece
Anemospilia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Knossos, Knossos, Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium, University of Crete.
PalaceKnossos, Heraklion
80 min walk • Knossos, nestled in the bustling city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, is a testament to the grandeur of ancient Minoan civilization. This archaeological marvel is most famous for the legendary Palace of Knossos, which is believed to be the labyrinthine...
PalaceKnossos, Heraklion
80 min walk • Knossos, an ancient historical landmark nestled in the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, is a testament to the grandeur of Minoan civilization. This archaeological site, the largest Bronze Age settlement on Crete, was once the ceremonial and political...
Historical place, Sport, Sport venueNikos Kazantzakis Stadium, Heraklion
138 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.
Universities and schoolsUniversity of Crete, Heraklion
128 min walk • The University of Crete is a multi-disciplinary, research-oriented institution in Crete, Greece, located in the cities of Rethymno and Heraklion, and one of the country's most academically acclaimed and reputable universities.
City wallFortifications of Heraklion, Heraklion
141 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.
Music venueCultural and Conference Center of Heraklion, Heraklion
140 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.
Cemetery, Historical placePhourni
28 min walk • Phourni is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan cemetery in Crete, established in 2400 BC and lasted until 1200 BC. Phourni is Greek for "furnace, oven" and the name of the hill on which the cemetery is located.
MuseumMuseum of the Battle of Crete, Heraklion
143 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.
Exhibits devoted to the renowned authorNikos Kazantzakis Museum
100 min walk • The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is a museum in Myrtia village in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, in Greece.
Natural attraction, Nature, MountainMount Juktas
41 min walk • A mountain in north-central Crete, Mount Juktas, also spelled Iuktas, Iouktas, or Ioukhtas, was an important religious site for the Minoan civilization.
LocalityEpiskopi
136 min walk • Episkopi is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Hersonissos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 45.500 km². Population 2,291.
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