Venetian city walls, Medieval fortification system in Heraklion, Greece.
The defensive walls of Heraklion form a triangular perimeter stretching five kilometers, featuring seven massive bastions connected by stone-reinforced segments.
Construction of these fortifications began in 1462 under Venetian rule, utilizing designs from military architects Michele Sanmicheli and Giulio Savorgnan.
The gates incorporate Renaissance architectural elements from the 16th and 17th centuries, displaying coats of arms and the winged lion of Saint Mark.
Four main gates and three military entrances provide access through the walls, with the Martinengo bastion now containing a full-size football field.
These fortifications withstood a 21-year siege, the second longest in recorded history, before falling to Ottoman forces in 1669.
Location: Heraklion Municipal Unit
GPS coordinates: 35.34053,25.13910
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:03
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
218 m
Koules Fortress
492 m
Hagios Titos church
398 m
Morosini Fountain
556 m
Loggia of Heraklion
474 m
Agios Marcos
510 m
Megaro Fytaki
108 m
Saint John the Baptist church
421 m
Georgiadis Park
472 m
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, Irakleio
392 m
Bust
539 m
Sculpture, Meeting of Theotokopoulos, Kazantzakis, Kornaros, Irakleio
216 m
Bust of Nikolaos Kitsikis, Irakleio
589 m
Bust of Nikos Kazantzakis, Irakleio
455 m
Ktirio Klironomon Stefanos Miliara
581 m
East venetian shipyards, Heraklion
269 m
Nomarchia of Irakleio
440 m
Fountain of Chaniali
407 m
Venetian Arsenals
393 m
Small Seraglio
338 m
Bust of Ioannis Daskalogiannis, Heraklion
475 m
Ruins on Lordou Vyronas, Iraklio
534 m
Konaki tou Sami Bei
277 m
Venetian megaron Ittar
350 m
The Unknown Soldier memorial, Irakleio
391 m
Katsanas Museum
331 m
Plaque
638 m
Bust of Stefanos Xanthoudidis, Irakleio
292 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes