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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…
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The German guy who loves Heraklion City (video)
And not only for its beautiful places, its culture and its well known hospitality of…
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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…
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Chronaki House: A noble house without nobles
Lost in oblivion, the magnificent Chronaki House begs for your attention!
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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…
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Gareth Owens & the secrets of the Disk of Phaistos
Every year on the 3rd of July you will find him enjoying a cup of…
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The Lakkos Project: from oblivion to creation
The narrow lanes of Lakkos - the erstwhile infamous district of Heraklion - are recently…
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The lost temple of the Conqueror
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Gate of Agios Georgios
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Vikelea Library
For many years it stood hidden behind metal plates covered with graffiti and cheesy posters.…
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New kids on the square
'Kids play' at Eleftherias Square, bringing to life the joyless marbles...
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Jordi Alsina Iglesias
From Argentona of Catalonia to Crete. A social anthropologist is impressed by the ‘phenomenon’ of…

Vikelea Library

A walk on the Venetian walls of Heraklion
