The Venetian Fortress Guarding Heraklion Harbour

In Crete and loving it.

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August 8th 2006
On Sunday night I arrived in Heraklion (capital of Crete) on the fast ferry from Santorini. With Jane heading back to the UK yesterday I am cutting my own track through Crete for four days, spending one day in Heraklion and 3 days in Hania, on the western side of the island. From what I have seen so far I think that I like Crete better than anywhere I have been yet, even magnificent Sanotrini. ... read more

Europe » Greece » Crete » Chania

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more