IT IS a city that many tourists pass through on the way to somewhere else. Heraklion, the capital of Crete, is the gateway to charming towns and small cities such as Rethymnon and Agios Nikolaos, as ...

Crete’s bustling capital, Heraklion, is a city with a rich history, lots of culture, and lots of Mediterranean charm. There is so much to take in, from the renowned ruins of the Palace of ...

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 ...