Heraklion

Second-largest city on the Greek island of Crete.

Iraklion

Heraklion is the second-largest city on the Greek island of Crete and its administrative capital. Situated on the northern coast, it is a major port city with significant archaeological sites, including the Minoan Palace of Knossos.

/hɛˈrækliɒn/

Heraklion derives from the Greek words 'Iraklio' (meaning 'power of Hera') and '-on' (a suffix indicating a place).

Heraklion is a big city on the Greek island of Crete, like where you might find ancient ruins and sunny beaches.

city Crete Greece

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