Venetian Walls
Heraklion, Greece
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- Fortress in Heraklion, Greece
Visitor information
- Address: Nik. Plastira 25, Iraklio 712 01, Greece
- Official website: http://www.explorecrete.com/Heraklion/EN26-heraklion-walls.html
People also ask
What is the Venetian Loggia in Heraklion?
Every time they conquered a city, the Venetians would construct a luxurious building, where the nobles and lords could spend their time pleasantly. In Candia, this building was Loggia (open-air gallery). Loggia is the name of the building that currently houses the city hall of Heraklion.
Were the Venetians in Crete?
After a brief transitional period (1204-1211) during which the Genoese attempted to seize it, the Venetians established their rule over the island, which they named Regno di Candia (Kingdom of Crete), and they classify it as a colony according to Western feudal models.
When did construction of Heraklion Venetian walls start?
The Venetian Walls of Heraklion are the most significant monument of Venetian Crete and the best preserved fortification works of Mediterranean Sea. Their construction started in 1462 and lasted more than a century, with the implementation of the most advanced fortification techniques of the era.
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