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(Greek: Βασιλική Αγίου Μάρκου).
The Basilica of Saint Mark, also known as Hagios Markos, is a former Roman Catholic basilica, located in the center of the city of Heraklion, Crete, in Greece. Situated in the Eleftheriou Venizelou Square, the structure was built in 1239, during the Venetian rule of the island, and was primarily used by the local lords and officials of the island.
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Lions Square; Greek: Λιοντάρια
Greek: Λότζια
An elegant city meeting place, built in 1628.
(Greek: Άγιος Τίτος) Known for housing the skull of St. Titus.
(Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη Σιναϊτών).
Agios Minas Cathedral
(Greek: Άγιος Μηνάς)
Houses the most important and representative finds from Minoan civilisation and excavations across the island of Crete. Highlights include statues of the Snake Goddess, the Bull-Leaping Fresco, the Phaistos Disk, and Minoan seals and jewellery. Also includes a number of finds from Classical Greek and Roman periods.