Rocca al Mare, Heraklion - Greece - Castles on Waymarking.com

Rocca al Mare is a Venetian medieval fortress (also known as Koules) located on the port. Is the biggest monument of the Heraklion.

The Castle of Heraklion, stands at the entrance of the venetian harbour and is said to be the best preserved sample of the city's venetian fortification. It was originally built by the Venetians in the 13th century and was destroyed by two strong earthquakes, in 1303 and 1500. It was rebuilt in 1523 - 1540 and was named "Rocca al Mare". The Castle grounds housed the port authorities, prisons and storage-rooms. When Heraklion came under Turkish Occupation, mosques were built in the yard and the castle was renamed "Koule". Today, one can see a large part of the building, part of a mosque, signs of Morozini and the lions of St Marcus, symbols of the Venetian Rule. From the Castle, the view of the city and the port is impressive.


Monday: closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 08.00- 17.00

Accessibility: Full access Condition: Intact Admission Charge?: yes Website: [Web Link]

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   08/08/2023 Blanko36 visited it 07/11/2023 endeavour3 visited it 09/26/2022 harrybal visited it 09/16/2019 D1k74 visited it 09/26/2018 trassolix visited it 04/20/2018 Tromel visited it 04/20/2018 kuja1a visited it 01/24/2018 Zdenas visited it 11/14/2016 lillesandler visited it 07/08/2016 von Bronin visited it 08/29/2015 powerpeanut visited it 10/06/2014 dieSulzer visited it 09/11/2012 GAB777 visited it 10/09/2011 Yeti' visited it 05/11/2011 Erntekönig visited it 09/07/2010 polnjumen visited it 04/29/2010 Maddonny visited it 07/23/2009 Lusitana Paixão visited it 08/07/2007 VeeN&Julcek visited it 07/20/2004 manchanegra visited it 05/01/2003 Dorcadion Team visited it

View all visits/logs