Fortétsa
Fortétsa is a locality in Heraklion, Crete. Fortétsa is situated nearby to the locality Bendevi, as well as near Makritoíkhos.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Knossos
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Knossos is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Museum
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The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the largest museums in Greece, and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains by far the most important and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is situated 3½ km north of Fortétsa.
Throne Room
Ruins
The Throne Room was a chamber built for ceremonial purposes during the 15th century BC inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, in Greece. It is found at the heart of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, one of the main centers of the Minoan civilization and is considered the oldest throne room in Europe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Agia Irini Spilia and Heraklion.
Agia Irini Spilia
Hamlet
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Agia Irini Spilia is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Fortétsa.
Heraklion
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Heraklion or Iraklio is the major city and capital of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Its archaeological museum holds the remains of the 4000-year-old Minoan civilization, which centred on the nearby palace of Knossos, with its Minotaur legend.
Vasilies
Village
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Vasilies is a village, which is situated 4 km south of Fortétsa.
Fortétsa
Latitude
35.307° or 35° 18′ 25″ northLongitude
25.14552° or 25° 8′ 44″ eastElevation
99 metres (325 feet)Open location code
8G77844W+R6GeoNames ID
256618
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In Other Languages
“Fortétsa” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Φορτέτσα”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Knossos and Knossos Palace.
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