Heraklion Attractions
![Agios Titos is a rectangular building with a dome, decorated windows, and two palm trees at the entrance.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/heraklion-agios-titos-church.jpg)
Church of Agios Titos
Heraklion's oldest church, St Titos, dates back to the 10th century. It's an absorbing visit, inspecting the church's decorations and other details.
![Agios Minas Cathedral is painted yellow, and it has two belfries and a dome covered with tiles.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/heraklion-agios-minas-cathedral.jpg)
Agios Minas Cathedral
A chirch with elaborate belfries and appearance. Participating in a mass here would be an excellent cultural experience.
![Dozens of boats, mostly in blue and white color, and the Koules fortress in the background.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/heraklion-old-venetian-port.jpg)
Heraklion Venetian Harbor
You can walk to the Koules fortress, enjoy the fascinating port buildings, and get yourself a refreshment on the way back.
![Nikos Kazantzakis tomb is a simple one with two crossed woods on top.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/heraklion-kazantzakis-grave.jpg)
Nikos Kazantzakis Grave (Monument)
"I don't hope for anything, I am not afraid of anything. I am free." The tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, Greece's greatest writer.
Windmills of Selí Ambélou
With an amazing view and 24 windmills around, you can take lots of pictures here. There is also a restaurant and a gift shop.
![An image showing the exterior of the Venetian Fortress at the port of Heraklion.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/heraklion-venetian-fortress.jpg)
Venetian Fortress «Rocca a Mare»
A well-preserved and impressive medieval castle located at the entrance of Heraklion's port. Locally referred as «Koules».
![An panoramic picture showing the Lions Square & the Morosini Fountain in Heraklion, Crete.](https://youingreece.com/img/sight/heraklion-lions-square-fountain.jpg)
Lions Square & Morosini Fountain
Meeting point and famous for its Venetian fountain, a monument of the 17th century. Officially called "Eleftherios Venizelos" square.
Venetian Walls of Heraklion
Notoriously strong fortification that wouldn't have fallen without treachery, its construction lasted for more than a century.