Áno Fortétsa
Áno Fortétsa is a locality in Heraklion, Crete. Áno Fortétsa is situated nearby to the locality Makritoíkhos, as well as near the village Marathitis.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Knossos and Throne Room.
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.
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.
Georgiadi Park
Park
Photo: Dkoukoul, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Georgiadi Park is situated 4 km north of Áno Fortétsa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Agia Irini Spilia and Vasilies.
Agia Irini Spilia
Hamlet
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Agia Irini Spilia is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km southeast of Áno Fortétsa.
Vasilies
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vasilies is a village, which is situated 3½ km south of Áno Fortétsa.
Skalani
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skalani is a village, which is situated 4 km southeast of Áno Fortétsa.
Áno Fortétsa
Latitude
35.30175° or 35° 18′ 6″ northLongitude
25.14603° or 25° 8′ 46″ eastElevation
141 metres (463 feet)Open location code
8G77842W+MCGeoNames ID
264939
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