Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium, Heraklion

Name: Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
Address: Heraklion, Greece

#27 among attractions in Heraklion

Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

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Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium is a stadium in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built in 1951 as the home stadium of OFI Crete. The stadium is commonly known by its nickname, Yedi Kule. ()

Local name: Γήπεδο Θεόδωρος Βαρδινογιάννης Opened: 1951 (73 years ago)Coordinates: 35°20'17"N, 25°6'53"E

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Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium, Natural History Museum of Crete, Lions Square, Agios Minas Cathedral.

1 miE
Historical place, Sport, Sport venue
Nikos Kazantzakis Stadium, Heraklion
25 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Natural History Museum of Crete, Heraklion
19 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 miE
Square, Fountain
Lions Square, Heraklion
27 min walk • Eleftheriou Venizelou Square is a square in the city of Heraklion in Crete, named after the Cretan statesman Eleftherios Venizelos.
0.9 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Agios Minas Cathedral, Heraklion
24 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 miE
Historical museum of Crete with a cafe
Historical Museum of Crete, Heraklion
25 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.
~1680 ftNE
35°20'25"N • 25°7'11"E
Talos Plaza, Heraklion
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miE
City wall
Fortifications of Heraklion, Heraklion
20 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.
0.9 miE
Music venue
Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion, Heraklion
24 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.
0.7 miE
Visual arts museum with Cretan artists
Museum of Visual Arts, Heraklion
19 min walk • The Museum of Visual Arts or Museum of Plastic Arts is a museum housed in the former Catholic St. Mark Basilica, Nymphon Street, Heraklion, Crete. It was established to support Crete's cultural and artistic activities and promote the work of Cretan artists.
0.9 miE
Church
Church of Crete
24 min walk • The Church of Crete is an Eastern Orthodox church, comprising the island of Crete in Greece. The Church of Crete is semi-autonomous under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The current archbishop of Crete is, since 30 August 2006, Irinaios Athanasiadis.
1.1 miE
35°20'23"N • 25°8'3"E
Loggia, Heraklion
29 min walk • Architecture, Historical place

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Natural History Museum of Crete, Heraklion (19 min walk), Museum of Visual Arts, Heraklion (19 min walk), Fortifications of Heraklion, Heraklion (20 min walk), Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion, Heraklion (24 min walk).

How to get to Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium:

Bus

Tabakaria • Lines: Ke (4 min walk)
Sofokli Venizelou ke Machis Kritis • Lines: Ke (4 min walk)