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Iraklion
is the largest city in Crete and the capital of the island. It is
a busy town with a few interesting buildings dating back to the
Venetian period. The famous Minoan palace of Knossos is located
just a few kilometers from the town center. The Archeological museum
of Iraklion is the second main museum in Greece, it houses most
of the artifacts found on the various minoan sites in Crete.
How
to get there
From Piraeus to Iraklion and vice versa (daily)
By ferry (10 hours)
By plane
Direct international flights
Domestic flights from Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, Thessaloniki.
Area
code 2810
Hospital 392111
National tourist office 228203
Harbor 244912
Road assistance ELPA 104
Police 100
Tourist police 283190
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