The Museum of Visual Arts of Heraklion was established in May 2000 as a non-profit organisation by Kostis and Irene Schizakis.

The collection comprises three distinct sections in its entirety.

The first and most significant section comprises remarkable works by artists from the period spanning 1850 until the present day.

The second section contains what's commonly referred to as ‘light material,’ consisting mainly of works offered as souvenirs by the artists.

The third section documents amateur creations, preserving them for future researchers.

Contact Details:

3 Nymfon Street, Poros

Heraklion, Crete

Tel: +30 697 697 4000

met.heraklion@gmail.com

https://metheraklion.gr/

Visiting hours:

Monday-Friday 18:00-20:00

The Venetians built a series of small shipyards (dockyards) (known in Greek as ‘tarsanades’ or more commonly the ‘Neoria’) in the south and eastern section of the port land zone, for the protection and accommodation of various activities related to the operation of the Venetian port. 

Their size is impressive, and they were used both to repair and build galleon ships.

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The nunnery of Paliani is located at an altitude of 280m, next to the village Venerato, 20km north of Heraklion at the exit of Venerato Gorge. The monastery is dedicated to the Assumption and celebrates on August 15.

The monastery of Paliani is considered one of the oldest monasteries in Crete, but the exact date of its establishment is unknown. The name is associated with the name Palia Moni (Old Monastery). However, there is a second version, according to which the name Paliani is linked to Apolonia, an ancient city that was located very close to Venerato.

The monastery operates a museum with icons, relics and several books of great historical and archaeological value. The monastery is open from sunrise to sundown to everyone.

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Eleftherios Venizelos was a prominent Cretan politician, and statues dedicated to him can be found in various parts of the island.

In Heraklion, just a stone's throw from Eleftherias Square, a statue has been erected at a location where visitors can enjoy a splendid view of the city's port.

The bronze statue was crafted by Yiannis Pappas, and designed by architect N Hatzimichalis. It was constructed in 1963, during the tenure of Nikos Krasadakis as the mayor of Heraklion.

Photo 1: guenterm Via Vista.Create

Photo 2: isandro75 Via Vista.Create