Facts about Iraklion, Greece
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Crete |
| Regional Unit | Heraklion |
| Municipality | Heraklion (Iraklion) |
| Municipal Seat | Heraklion |
| Named After | Heracles (Greek hero) |
| Established | Antiquity (as the port of Knossos) |
| Municipality Status | 1915 |
| Coordinates | 35.3387° N, 25.1442° E |
| Total Area | ~245 sq km |
| Land Area | ~245 sq km |
| Water Area | Minimal |
| Population (2021) | 179,302 |
| Population Rank | Largest city in Crete; one of the largest cities in Greece |
| Major City | Iraklion |
| Main Industries | Tourism, Trade, Education, Services, Agriculture |
| Major Transport Links | Port of Heraklion, Heraklion International Airport (HER), national road of Crete |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00) |
| Known For | Knossos Palace, Venetian walls, Archaeological Museum of Heraklion |
| Website | https://www.heraklion.gr |
Top Attractions in Iraklion, Greece
- Palace of Knossos – world-famous Minoan palace and archaeological site
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum – premier museum of Minoan art and artifacts
- Venetian Harbor – historic harbor lined with cafés and walking paths
- Koules Fortress – Venetian-era fortress guarding the old port
- Morosini Fountain (Lion Square) – central city landmark and meeting point
- Venetian Walls of Heraklion – preserved fortifications surrounding the old city
- Agios Titos Church – historic church with Byzantine and Venetian heritage
- Historical Museum of Crete – museum covering Crete’s modern history
- Natural History Museum of Crete – interactive exhibits on Cretan nature
- Ammoudara Beach – nearby sandy beach popular for swimming and sunsets
Distance from Iraklion to Other Greece Cities
- Iraklion to Chania – 145 km (90 miles)
- Iraklion to Athens – 390 km (242 miles)
- Iraklion to Thessaloniki – 880 km (547 miles)
- Iraklion to Patras – 560 km (348 miles)
- Iraklion to Larissa – 720 km (447 miles)
- Iraklion to Volos – 690 km (429 miles)
- Iraklion to Ioannina – 720 km (447 miles)
- Iraklion to Kalamata – 500 km (311 miles)
- Iraklion to Kavala – 1,020 km (634 miles)
- Iraklion to Alexandroupolis – 1,170 km (727 miles)
- Iraklion to Rhodes – 300 km (186 miles)
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