The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the Phaistos ...
According to mythology, Crete was the birthplace of Zeus. Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout ...
Bruce Elder returns to the easy charm, late nights and Minoan treasures of the bustling capital of Crete. Twenty years ago, Heraklion (sometimes spelt Iraklion and Iraklio) was a dusty transport hub ...
Author, critic and avid traveler Miles Marshall Lewis discovers food, wine and fun on Crete, Greece’s largest isle and hidden gem. A solid travel story about Greece should start something like: “A ...
In 2016, we brought a field kit to Greece for the summer to work with the Heraklion Museum digitizing ancient objects from warrior tombs dating between 3000 and 5000 BCE. The 3D scans were so accurate ...