{"id":1348,"date":"2024-08-20T11:35:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:40:14","slug":"heraklion-old-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/heraklion-old-town\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Heraklion Old Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1348\" class=\"elementor elementor-1348\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a472948 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a472948\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a9e0d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a9e0d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heraklion Old Town is Crete&#8217;s largest city and perfectly blends ancient history and modern culture. Enjoy strolling down the narrow streets, popping into local shops and taking in the historic sights. This part of the city holds the Venetian walls, Ottoman fountains and lively squares. Old Town Heraklion is the ideal place to visit any time of the year and a must-see destination when exploring the island of Crete.<\/p>\n<p>Join us as we explore all the best places to visit in Heraklion Old Town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59503f3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"59503f3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b2996e elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"44b2996e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__44b2996e\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5a388f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c5a388f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff5fe97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ff5fe97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">History in the historic centre<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55bcbc17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55bcbc17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The amazing thing about Heraklion is that the whole city is like a living museum, and its Old Town is exceptionally well-known for housing many sights. The city was founded by the Saracens in the 9th century and has been the battleground of many empires, including the Venetians and Ottomans. Each one of them has left its mark on the city that is still visible today through architecture and culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b13822 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b13822\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db6b26f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db6b26f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e2cb3ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e2cb3ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Koules Fortress<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d06ced1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d06ced1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This Venetian fortress was built in the early 16th century and also is known as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/koules.efah.gr\/koules\/Page?name=index&amp;lang=en\">Rocca a Mare<\/a>&#8220;. It was built to protect the city from invasion and also served as a military base and prison. You can visit the fortress from Wednesday to Monday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm in the Summer months. In the Autumn and Winter, timetables vary from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm\/6:00 pm. The entrance fee is \u20ac4, and \u20ac2 for children and seniors. Inside the fortress, you will see many exhibits demonstrating its history, along with beautiful views of the harbour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2f815 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f2f815\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b70938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b70938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Venetian Loggia<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb2b009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb2b009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This was a gathering place for Venetian nobility and was built between 1626-1628. Today, it serves as Heraklion\u2019s town hall. It is a stunning building that showcases Venetian architecture, with arches and grande columns. It is free to visit, but please be mindful as it is a functioning city hall.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3890d5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3890d5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3382e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3382e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Heraklion Archaeological Museum<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2bea3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2bea3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Known as one the most important museums in Greece, the Heraklion Archeological Museum is home to a large collection of artefacts from the Minoan civilization. Pieces in the museum range from the Neolithic era to Roman times. The museum is open daily but with a specific timetable depending on the season. Please check with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraklionmuseum.gr\/en\/visit-us\/\">official website<\/a> for exact opening hours. Admission fee is \u20ac12 and \u20ac6 for children, seniors and groups.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b566b22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b566b22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f0bcdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f0bcdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heraklion-city-center.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1364\" alt=\"Heraklion-city-center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heraklion-city-center.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heraklion-city-center-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d85465 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d85465\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5379fa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5379fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Palace of Knossos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7373af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7373af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located only 5 kilometres away from Heraklion Old Town, The <a href=\"https:\/\/knossos-palace.gr\/\">Palace of Knossos<\/a> is a must-see. It is the most significant site in Minoan history and is often referred to as Europe&#8217;s oldest city. In Greek mythology, it was believed that King Minos ruled here and kept a labyrinth with a minotaur.<\/p><p>You can reach the Palace of Knossos by car, taxi or bus, with a journey time of about 20 minutes. To take the bus, hop onto the number 2 bus from the main station in Heraklion and it will drop you off near the Palace&#8217;s entrance. Opening hours differ depending on the season: The Summer is open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and in the Winter it&#8217;s open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. General admission is \u20ac15 and \u20ac8 for students and seniors. You can take advantage of combo tickets for The Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum for \u20ac20.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t miss your chance to explore the grounds of the Palace and see the throne room, central court and Labyrinth. The Palace of Knossos is also famous for its vibrant frescoes found throughout the grounds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee51fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eee51fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Palace-of-Knossos.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1362\" alt=\"The-Palace-of-Knossos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Palace-of-Knossos.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Palace-of-Knossos-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a390f82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a390f82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e26776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e26776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Heraklion's Old Town markets and gastronomy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589d18c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"589d18c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Within the Old Town of Heraklion, there are many local markets and eateries to try a taste of authentic Cretan cuisine. You can find plenty of fresh produce and ingredients at the <strong>Central Market<\/strong>, known as the <em>Agora<\/em>. Many locals and tourists come here to shop and browse a variety of local ingredients. The market is located on 1866 Street and is open daily from early morning to the afternoon. You can find fresh fruits, vegetables, local cheeses like <em>graviera<\/em> and <em>myzithra<\/em>, many cured meats, olives and honey. It&#8217;s the perfect place to pick up a local souvenir like dried oregano and thyme, which are staples in Greek cuisine.<\/p><p>If you are looking to taste some local flavours, within the Old Town you can find many delicious food options like <em>souvlaki<\/em> (skewers of meat usually served in a pita with tzatziki sauce), <em>bougatsa<\/em> (pastry filled either with custard or meat), and <em>dakos<\/em> (Cretan barley salad).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e116e85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e116e85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6b783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f6b783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nightlife and entertainment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aded4e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aded4e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heraklion Old Town comes alive at night. There are a variety of bars, clubs, and live music venues to enjoy. A favourite cocktail bar in Heraklion is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xalavro.gr\/en\/open-bar-82#:~:text=in%20the%20heart%20of%20the%20old%20town%20of%20Heraklion.&amp;text=where%20new%20ideas%20and%20tastes%20would%20be%20born.&amp;text=of%20the%20best%20cocktail%20bars%20in%20Heraklion%20Crete%20and%20Greece.\">Xalavro<\/a>, found in Milatou Street, it has a chic setting perfect for starting the night. If you are in the mood to dance, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jailhousebar\">Jailhouse Booze House<\/a> on Korai Street, with local DJs playing a blend of Greek and international music. If you prefer to experience traditional Greek music and dance, try one of the many tavernas located in the old city that offer dinner, drinks and live shows.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e3ae8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"81e3ae8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af4c4ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"af4c4ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1257\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nightlife-heraklion.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1366\" alt=\"nightlife-heraklion\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nightlife-heraklion.jpg 1257w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/nightlife-heraklion-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08a7b32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08a7b32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-339e850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"339e850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting around Heraklion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9fe4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d9fe4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Luckily, getting around Heraklion and the Old Town is easy, thanks to its pedestrian-friendly layout and public transport options. Most of the Old Town is within walking distance from one point to the other, making it easy to explore on foot. But, if you want to venture out, Heraklion&#8217;s public transport system is affordable and straightforward. The city has a great bus system in place and offers routes from the Old Town to the Palace of Knossos.<\/p><p>You can even get around Heraklion by bike, as there are many rental shops available in the Old Town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-094bb9e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"094bb9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7206823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7206823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan your holiday to Heraklion Old Town<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354e1e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"354e1e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heraklion Old Town is a captivating place to visit and is a great holiday destination for couples, friends and families. 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