Fortetsa
Fortetsa is a bus stop in Heraklion, Crete. Fortetsa is situated nearby to the church Τίμιος Σταυρός, as well as near the castle Inadiye fortress.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
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. Knossos is situated 1¼ km east of Fortetsa.
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. Throne Room is situated 1¼ km east of Fortetsa.
Georgiadi Park
Park
Photo: Dkoukoul, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Georgiadi Park is situated 4 km north of Fortetsa.
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 2½ km southeast of Fortetsa.
Vasilies
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vasilies is a village, which is situated 3½ km south of Fortetsa.
Skalani
Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skalani is a village, which is situated 4 km southeast of Fortetsa.
Fortetsa
- Type: Bus stop
- Category: transportation
- Location: Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
35.30217° or 35° 18′ 8″ northLongitude
25.14887° or 25° 8′ 56″ eastOpen location code
8G77842X+VGOpenStreetMap ID
node 2334282521OpenStreetMap feature
highway=bus_stopOpenStreetMap feature
public_transport=platform
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In Other Languages
“Fortetsa” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Φορτέτσα”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Τίμιος Σταυρός and Inadiye fortress.
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