Crete may be best known for its ancient Minoan civilization, but the port city of Iraklion is also famous for its well-preserved Venetian walls and fortresses.

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One of the most iconic landmarks in Iraklion is the Venetian fortress known as Castello del Molo (or Rocca a Mare or Koules), which has welcomed visitors to the city’s port for some 600 years.

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