"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

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

The Lakkos Project: from oblivion to creation

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

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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!…
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The German guy who loves Heraklion City (video)

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And not only for its beautiful places, its culture and its well known hospitality of the inhabitants...
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Dan Perjovschi, timelessness, ephemerality and "Mesogeios"

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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…
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Colorful interiors||||

Chronaki House: A noble house without nobles

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Lost in oblivion, the magnificent Chronaki House begs for your attention! 
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Our summer addiction within the walls - literally!||

Summer cinema in the bastion of Bethlehem

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An open cinema within the Venetian walls: our summer addiction
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Φάτε μάτια (κι όχι μόνο) ψάρια!

The Open Air Markets of Heraklion

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Apart from the charity and art bazaars that sprout every once in a while in parks and squares, the permanent bazaars were always here as…
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