Greece 2022 trip - Heraklion
June 4 - June 6
By ferry we arrived in Heraklion (the ferry was delayed for several hours). Our main activity in Heraklion was to visit Knossos Palace (a short bus ride away).
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Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace North Entrance
Knossos Palace North Entrance
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace Mural
Knossos Palace Mural
Knossos Palace Mural
Knossos Palace Mural
Knossos Palace Throne Room
It was at the Knossos Palace that I had perhaps the best bird encounter of the trip -- an Eurasian Hoopoe.
Eurasian Hoopoe
We spent some time at the Venetian Harbor and fortress in Heraklion.
Heraklion Harbor
Heraklion Harbor
Koules Fortress
Koules Fortress
Koules Fortress Window
A mermaid sculpture at Heraklion Harbor
Morosini Fountain in the center of town.
Morosini Fountain
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