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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

Easy

4.3

(52)

478

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

01:27

5.53km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Fortress of Koules

Highlight • Viewpoint

Near the fortress, there is a spectacular view of the so-called "Naxus Turn" or "Heraklion Turn." This maneuver is particularly striking and looks spectacular from the ground or from the …

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1.82 km

Agios Titos (Church of Saint Titus), Heraklion

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Beautifully decorated church house.

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2.01 km

Morosini Fountain (Lions' Fountain), Heraklion

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A very busy and popular square with the highlight of the Loewenbrunn. The fountain used to be a water dispenser for the whole city.

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2.20 km

Heraklion Central Market (Kentriki Agora)

Highlight • Settlement

You have to see these streets. 🐟 next to 👟. Then fruit, on the next corner coffee. Really worth seeing

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2.28 km

Heraklion Market Street

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Great shopping street with lots of surprises. You should also visit the side streets.

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2.29 km

Bembo Fountain and Turkish Fountain House (Heraklion)

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Built in 1588 by Venetians from ancient marble fragments, including a headless Roman statue transported here from Ierapetra by the architect Zuane Bémbo.
The polygonal stone house in front of …

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3.46 km

Saint Minas Cathedral (Agios Minas Cathedral)

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To this day, the new cathedral remains one of the grandest and most imposing churches in Greece. Architecturally, it is a cruciform church with a dome resting on a high …

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4.73 km

Koules Fortress and the Venetian Harbor, Heraklion

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Harbor basin for small fishing boats and sports boats.

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5.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

1.94 km

521 m

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.39 km

224 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

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Comments

May 5, 2025,Kreta: Bummel durch Heraklion

After our early morning visit to Knossos, we took the opportunity to explore Heraklion a bit. The two churches are very beautiful, as are some other buildings, but we liked Chania and Rethymno better.
We parked at the harbor (P2). The day ticket costs €3, there were plenty of parking spaces available, and it's a quick walk to the Venetian …

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November 5, 2023,🇬🇷 Kreta - ein wenig von Heraklions Altstadt

Heraklion, called Heraklion by the Greeks, is not a beauty at first glance. You have to look carefully to discover the charm of Crete's largest city.
During World War II, Heraklion was bombed more heavily. That's why there is less architecture from the Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman periods to see today. The center has some historic buildings and plenty of …

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August 26, 2022,Region Heraklion - Quer durch Heraklion

City tour of Heraklion - first a visit to the Venetian harbor with its yachts and fishing boats, then a detour to the fortress past the small fish market with freshly caught fish. Then in the old town with its small streets, the many shops, cafes, restaurants and visits to the sights.

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May 8, 2023,Heraklion

First day of our Crete trip. After yesterday's approach and a quick dinner, we first had to get used to Cretan life today. As so often, we made a small city tour and looked at what else is worth seeing.
The port and the city can be visited quickly and is not yet overcrowded at this time of the year. …

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Market Street loop from Heraklion

Fortress of Koules

Agios Titos (Church of Saint Titus), Heraklion

Morosini Fountain (Lions' Fountain), Heraklion

Heraklion Central Market (Kentriki Agora)

Heraklion Market Street

Bembo Fountain and Turkish Fountain House (Heraklion)

Saint Minas Cathedral (Agios Minas Cathedral)

Koules Fortress and the Venetian Harbor, Heraklion

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