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VENETIAN WALLS

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Porte de Pantokratora ou Hanioporta sur l'av. Makariou, Porte de Jésus ou Nouvelle Porte sur la rue Evans, Héraklion, Greece
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Ramparts surrounding the old city of Heraklion, vestiges of the Venetian period.

The ramparts surrounding Heraklion's old town, vestiges of the Venetian period, were completed towards the end of the 17th century, with the Cretans taking part in their construction for over 100 years. It was thanks to these last walls that Candia was able to withstand the Ottoman siege for 20 years (from 1648 to 1669). The well-preserved ramparts suffer from a lack of maintenance in some places. Above the Martinengo bastion, you can visit the tomb of writer Nikos Kazantzakis. The promenade offers superb views over the city.

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Fairyblue75
Fairyblue75
Visited in july 2018
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Les remparts sont très bien conservés, entourant la vieille ville comme une "forteresse". La promenade aménagée pour en faire le tour est très agréable en plus d'être sécurisé (on ne risque pas de se faire écraser). C'est un incontournable à voir quand on se rend à Héraklion :) !
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djerbienne
djerbienne
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The ramparts of Heraklion which girdle huin aujourd' old town have an interest to be very well preserved. The recently converted promenade allows you to discover the heart of Heraklion with equipment, without losing the meanders of its narrow streets.
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