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It is a paved road that leads from the Lions Square to the 18 British Square on the port. During the Venetian period was a very important street because in this were the Loggia, the Basilica of St. Mark, the Ducal Palace and the Palace of the Admiral.
Street Aug. 25
It is a paved road that leads from the Lions Square to the 18 British Square on the port. During the Venetian period was a very important street because in this were the Loggia, the Basilica of St. Mark, the Ducal Palace and the Palace of the Admiral. The Venetians called it the way Rouga Maistra, which was called by the Turks "Vezir Charsi". Of course, we can not forget the magnificent church of St. Titus, who is on your right as you descend to the port.
The current name received it from the slaughter of civilians on 25 August 1898 by the Muslims. Many homes were completely destroyed was killed the vice-consul of England Lysimachus Kalokairinos. After these events, the Great Powers decided to move to the island's autonomy from the Ottoman Empire.
Then were built the wonderful neoclassical buildings, which gave the nickname on the street, "Street Illusion". Nowadays the road is a large sidewalk and has as a background the sea. Also in operation are many cafes, souvenir shops and travel agencies.
The Venetian Heraklion deserves to be walked and you have to enjoy the beauty that keeps it well hidden in the arms, which are open to all visitors. You have got off the ship already or plane and you found the Venetian harbor, the promenade of the city in order to gain a first impression of the city
The port of Spinalonga is situated on the northwest side of the gulf of Mirabello. On the entrance of the port, close to the Spinalonga peninsula, is where the skerry of the same name is located, entirely surrounded by a fort.
Gortys is one of the most important cities in Crete, with a continuous history of 6000 years, and one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece. It is situated in the south central part of Crete, in the fertile vallry of Messara, which was first inhabited during the end of the Neolithic period
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