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The fortress walls rise out of the water - Iraklio, Iraklio Province, Crete

The fortress walls rise out of the water - Iraklio, Iraklio Province, Crete

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Crete’s capital, Iraklio (also called Heraklion), is Greece’s fifth-largest city and the island’s economic and administrative hub. It's also home to Crete's blockbuster sights: the must-see Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the nearby Palace of Knossos, which both provide fascinating windows into Crete's ancient past.

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