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BY THE STUDENTS OF E’ CLASS OF THE 12 th ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF HERAKLION ¨HERAKLION, OUR CITY¨

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BY THE STUDENTS OF E’ CLASS OF THE 12 th ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF HERAKLION

¨HERAKLION, OUR CITY¨

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HERAKLION

Heraklion is the capital and largest city of Crete. According to the 2011 census the municipality of Heraklion has a population of 173.993 inhabitants. The main economic sectors of the city are tourism, agriculture and trade. Heraklion also has one of the busiest airports (airport "Nikos Kazantzakis") as well as a port busy with passengers and freight.It has a strategic geopolitical position in the east basin of the Mediterranean, connecting three continents and many different cultures. It is a dynamic city that unites the past and present.

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CITY MAP

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CITY SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS(1)Koules FortressKoules Fortress is the marine fort built by the Venetians in Heraklion. Located at the entrance of the Venetian harbor, it served to protect the port of Heraklion from invasions and landings of other conquerors. Today Koules is open to visitors and it is also used for cultural events.

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CITY SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS (2)

THE MOROSINI FOUNTAIN

The Morosini Fountain (Lions) is the most famous fountain in Iraklion at the Lion Square in the city center. Today, the fountain is one of the most beautiful monuments of the city.The oktalovi tank is based on a special platform with three terraces. Above the tank rise the four lions, from the mouths of which water used to flow. The reason for its construction was not aesthetic, but to supply water in the city of Heraklion. The water used to come down from the mountain Giouchtas in Arhanes, a 15 km aqueduct that reached in Heraklion.

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SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS (3)

KNOSSOS

Knossos, the most important center of the Minoan civilization, , is built on the hill of Kefala.It is located 5 km. south-east of Heraklion and covers an area of about 15 square miles. According to tradition, it was the seat of King Minos and the capital of the state. Knossos was an important city in antiquity, and it had been continuously inhabited from the Neolithic up to the 5th AD century and it was there that the first major Minoan palace in Crete was built. This is the most important example of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak from 1700 to 1450 BC The area of the palace of Knossos is linked to fascinating myths, such as the Labyrinth with the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus.

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CITY SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS(4)

LOGGIA

Loggia is the name of the building that currently houses the city hall of Heraklion. It is situated on August 25 street just north of the Lion Square in the city center of Heraklion . During the Venetian years it was a gathering place for nobles and princes who would discuss various aspects of economy, trade,and politics that concerned the city.

VIKELAIAThe Vikelaia Municipal Library of Heraklion is a historic library in Crete. Its main purpose is to provide significant collections useful for those who seek them as well as services and sources of information that will serve their informative needs and promote education and awareness(www.vikelaia.gr).

25th AUGUST STREET The August 25 Martyrs’ street connects the city center to the port. These days it is a pedestrian street with beautiful neoclassical buildings, currently housing banks, travel agencies and souvenir shops.

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AGIOS MINASAgios Minas is the patron saint) of Heraklion and his memory is celebrated on November 11, a holiday in Heraklion. The imposing church of Agios Minas, one of the largest in Greece, was founded on 25 March 1862 as a gesture of gratitude for the protection offered to the city by the saint.

AGIOS TITOS

The church of Agios Titos in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the city center, on August 25 street. Around it lies a beautiful square with a few cafes and bars, the square of St. Titus.

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CITY SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS(6)

KAZANTZAKIS TOMBThe tomb of the great Cretan writer and philosopher. Located on the venetian walls, on the highest point of Heraklion.; The following words are inscribed on his tomb:; "I hope for nothing; I fear nothing;I’m a free man."

NEORIA (SHIPYARDS)

The Venetian shipyards of Heraklion are situated on the Venetian harbor. The docks are roofed oblong spaces for the construction and repair of ships of the Venetian fleet. The Venetian fleet used to dominate the Mediterranean and the Venetians who built them at each port ensured that their ships, commercial and military, would always be in good condition and ready to travel quickly and safely from port to port.

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CITY SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS(7)

KORNAROS SWUARE

Kornaros Square is located in the city center and was named after the great Cretan artist Vincenzos Cornaros. Vitsentzos Kornaros is one of the major representatives of the Cretan Renaissance and his best known work is "Erotokritos". Today Kornaros Square is decorated with a fountain and a sculpture: Erotokritos on horseback salutes his beloved Aretousa.

THE WALLS The most important monument of the Venetians are the new walls. The Heraklion walls enclose the old city, Candia. And those who want to see up close the largest fortification in the Mediterranean, stand with a map in hand and wonder: where one starts? ...

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CITY MUSEUMS(1)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Τηε Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is a museum that presents almost all of the Minoan civilization. It is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and one of the most important in Europe. Its exhibits include representative samples from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering over 5,500 years from the Neolithic Age to the Roman period. Prominent place in its collections hold the unique masterpieces of Minoan art. The collection of Minoan antiquities is the largest in the world and the museum is considered the pre-eminent museum of Minoan civilization.

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CITY MUSEUMS(2)

HISTORICAL MUEUM

The Historical Museum of Crete was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies. The museum presents a comprehensive view of Cretan history from early Christian times to the modern era.NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

The Natural History Museum of the University of Crete was established in 1980. It includes the following sections: Zoological Botanical Paleontology - Geology Mineralogical

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CRETAN DIETThe Cretan diet is a healthy and tasty diet with recipes that reach us from centuries ago. The Cretan diet is now recognized by the international scientific community as the most representative example of the quality of the so-called Mediterranean diet which, based as it is on vegetables, legumes, fruits and grains in combination with the use of olive oil, contributes to longevity and welfare.

CRETAN PRODUCTS – CRETAN CUISINEOlive oil, cheese, honey, herbs and many other products of the Cretan mountains form the basis for the miracle of the Cretan cuisine.

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TRADITIONAL COSTUMES OF CRETE

The Cretan costume is one of the most important elements of the folklore of Crete.

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The Cretan lyre is a stringed, musical instrument, which is at the heart of the traditional music of Crete.

TRADITION

CRETAN LYRE

TRADITIONAL DANCES

The lively dance heritage of Crete includes approximately twenty-five dances. The best known throughout the island are: stud, siganos, malevizotis, chaniotikos (syrtos) and pentozali.

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CRETAN HOSPITALITY

The Cretans are famous for their hospitality, which they offer with utter selflessness and solely motivated by respect for their fellow man.

Indeed, many believe that this is related to the Cretan descent of Xenios Zeus, the god of gods, humans and hospitality.

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ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS IN

CRETE!!!

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