Inside the Walls - Articles and stories from Heraklion Crete

Summer cinema in the bastion of Bethlehem
An open cinema within the Venetian walls: our summer addiction
The Open Air Markets of Heraklion
Apart from the charity and art bazaars that sprout every once in a while in…
Ariadne's Thread and the art of "kopaneli" as prêt à porter
Somewhere between New Dehli, London and Heraklion, Akanksha found a new creative crossroad and led…
Vikelea Library
For many years it stood hidden behind metal plates covered with graffiti and cheesy posters.…
The Carnival of Heraklion: a retro flashback sprinkled with confetti & nostalgia
From the Venetian orange battles to the egg fights of 1924, and from the first…
Georgia Petrali
One of the most restless spirits of the city that always finds new ways to…
Lakkos: the city’s former underground district
Many locals today pass by the narrow lanes of the district formerly known as "Lakkos"…
Gate of Agios Georgios
Efthimis Mohianakis: painter, graffiti & tattoo artist
We all knew Efthimis as a graffiti artist that has left his personal ‘signature’ in…
Minoan Civilization, Creep, and Radiohead
Surrealistic lessons of Minoan history on YouTube
The lost temple of the Conqueror
A walk on the Venetian walls of Heraklion
The Venetian walls of Heraklion surround the old city, Chandax. What most people don’t know…

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"Rodon Amaranton" (18th Century) and Kapralos' Pieta|Tsarouchis' “The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian”|The self-lit icons seem to float in a fully black background

Six centuries of religious art, plus half a century of Modern Greek art at the Historical Museum of Crete

We were lucky enough to enjoy a private tour at the two new exhibitions of the Historical Museum of Crete -before the official opening on…

The mural over Lakkos Square, by Mathew Halpin||||||||

The Lakkos Project: from oblivion to creation

Published in "Inside the Walls"

The narrow lanes of Lakkos - the erstwhile infamous district of Heraklion - are recently witnessing an unusual activity: a new initiative that became known…

The bench of the cooperative 'Apo Koinou'|So many carob products!|Alternative musical instruments by Sifis|Sifis posing with his creations

A feast of the commons in Heraklion!

Published in "Inside the Walls"

Benches and tents lie on the ground dismantled and Georgiadis park gradually returns to its regular state. We can’t say the same for us though!…

The German guy who loves Heraklion City (video)

Published in "Inside the Walls"

And not only for its beautiful places, its culture and its well known hospitality of the inhabitants...

Dan Perjovschi, timelessness, ephemerality and "Mesogeios"

Published in "Inside the Walls"

Dan Perjovschi is an artist whose work has been exhibited in the most important Biennale festivals and some of the greatest museums and art galleries…