Agios Vlasis Square
Agios Vlasis Square
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Agios Vlasis Square is situated in the village of Agios Vlasis, approximately 12 kilometres south of the city of Heraklion.
The village is situated at an elevation of 260 metres, northwest of the foothills of Mt Yiouchtas.
The square is surrounded by cafés and traditional tavernas and hosts various events, including Cretan music concerts, Melambian serenades, activities organised by the Agios Vlasis Cultural Association, and outdoor film screenings as part of the 'Cinema on the Road' initiative.
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Heraklion Museum of Visual Arts
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 Venetian Shipyards at Heraklion
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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Paliani Monastery
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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Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
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.
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Photo 2: isandro75 Via Vista.Create
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