VENETIAN BUILDINGS IN IRAKLEIO
- The old fortifications at Handak, reinforced for the Venetians
in 1462, are still in good condition today. Of the fortress's
seven bastions, the one called Martinengo - where the simple
tomb of Kazantzakis is located has survived and offers a view
over the entire city. Two of the four entrance gates to the
City. the Hania Gate and New Gate, still stand on the south
side. Koules is the name of the imposing fortress at the
entrance to the Venetian harbour. It was constructed between
1523 and 1540.
- The Bentenaki, the breakwater running from the Venetian harbour
to the bay of Dermata or Koum-Kappi. The vaulted arsenals, the
shipyards where the Venetian galleons were built.
- The Morosini (1628), Delimarco (1666) and Bembo (1588) fountains
on the north side of Kornaros Square
- The Palazzo Ducale, the residence of the Duke of Crete and the
Loggia (reconstructed), the noble's social club.
- The Basilica of San Marco (13th c.) today an exhibition hall,
and the Orthodox church of Aghios Titos (1446).
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