Heraklion
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General Information
Other Name: Herakleion, District: Heraklion, State: Crete , Greece
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Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 2810
Importance: Heraklion is an important shipping port and ferry dock.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the largest centre of population on Crete. This Bronze Age palace and human settlement has yielded significant archaeological finds that have given insights to the Minoan civilisation.[3] It is likely that there was a port at Heraklion as long ago as 2000 BC, although no archaeological recovery has been made of the port itself.Location
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Crete has a warm Mediterranean climate. Summers in the lowlands, are hot and dry with clear skies. Dry hot days are often relieved by a system of seasonal breezes. The mountain areas are much cooler, with considerable rain. Winters are mild in the lowlands with rare frost and snow. Although Heraklion is further south than Athens, it has a milder climate.