Heraklion
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| Area | 2451 |
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| Urban area | 225574 |
| Postal code | 70x xx, 71x xx, 720 xx |
| Local time | Wednesday 4:51 PM |
| Weather | 13°C, Wind N at 23 km/h, 77% Humidity |
| Colleges and universities | Technological Educational Institute of Crete |
| University of Crete | |
| MBS College of Crete | |
| Did you know | Heraklion is the sixth-most-populous city in Greece (140,730). |
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| ID | 621458 |
About Heraklion
Heraklion, also known as Iraklio, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It's known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization, and includes frescoes and baths. Guarding the city's Venetian port is the 16th-century Koules fortress. Heraklion Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art.
