Irakleion (formerly Candia) is the capital and largest city of the island of Crete.
Irakleion was founded in the 9th century by the Saracens on what some historians think is the site of ancient Herakleion, the seaport of ancient Knossos.
In the 12th century, Irakleion was a possession of the Genoese, who fortified the town; from the 13th to the 15th century, it was held by the Venetians, who extended the fortifications.
There is a buzz about Yoga Plus in the ashtanga circles of Europe, so I was greatly looking forward to spending two weeks there in the summer of 2003 with my wife Elizabeth and our 1 year old twins.
We flew from Athens to Irakleion, Crete's capital.
In the summer at the height of the tourist season, Irakleion airport feels like JFK, with regular flights from such places as St. Petersburg and Manchester UK.
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And it is true that apart from the white, linen tablecloths and the starched napkins, what really impresses this restaurant's fanatic clientele is the sense of well-cooked, home-style food, a relaxing urban cuisine with juicy meat cooked in lemon, classic artichokes "a la polita", and generous helpings of filling moussaka.
One of the restaurant's main assets is the air-conditioned underground cellar, stocking more than 90 different labels, which you are welcome to visit.
Aigaiou and Spanaki Str., Poros, Irakleion (at the east end of the shore road), Tel.
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The Olympic Games, taking place August 13 to August 29, return to their origins when Athens hosts the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad for the first time since 1896.
As a humanitarian effort, Deborah's physicians will be present in the cities of Olympia and Irakleion, the latter on the island of Crete.
According to Spero Margeotes, President and CEO of Deborah Heart and Lung Center and Deborah Hospital Foundation, Deborah's participation in these sites is based on its cardiovascular and pulmonary specialization.
Metaxakis was taken under draconian security to the Irakleion Police Sub-Directorate, where he is being questioned.
The three children are expected to be buried today at the Aghios Constantinou cemetery in Irakleion.
Balancing Greece's obligations as a member of NATO and the European Union with the fact that the country is geographically situated in the Balkans enabled Greece to play the new role of interlocutor during the difficult hours of the Kosovo crisis, foreign minister George Papandreou said in New York late last night.
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Visit the three main towns on the island of Crete: Hania, Rethymnon, and Irakleion.
It now stands as a powerful witness to the struggle for freedom and is a symbol of the heroic heritage of the Cretan people.
We will also visit some of the other significant religious sites in Crete such as the church of Saint Titus in Irakleion which has the skull of this Apostle and first bishop of Crete.
Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel @ 11th km of old road Heraklion-Rethimnon., HERAKLION, CRETE, IRAKLEION 71002 the arolithos traditional village hotel occupies a cluster of buildings on the mountains outside heraklion.
Creta Maris Hotel @ Limin Hersonissou, HERAKLION, CRETE, IRAKLEION GR-70014 this 5-star hotel on the cretan sea is an unique combination of aegean architecture and luxurious facilities.
Lato Hotel @ 15 Epimenidou Street, HERAKLION, CRETE, IRAKLEION 71202 lato is a three-star superior hotel, recently renovated and open throughout the year.
Ionikos Piraeus and Iraklis Thessaloniki drew 2-2 in Piraeus, while Athinaikos Athens held Ethnikos Asteras Athens to a 2-2 draw away.
OFI Irakleion and Panionios Athens will play on Monday.
Prime Minister Costas Simitis continues to be considered the most suitable (45 percent) to resolve the country's problems compared to main opposition New Democracy party leader Costas Karamanlis (34.4 percent), according to a poll conducted by the Kappa Research company between January 10-17.
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Travel related portal for Crete with general information and accommodations for the prefectures of Chania, Irakleion, Rethymnon, and Lassithi.
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Cretan Knights - Travel related portal for Crete with general information and accommodations for the prefectures of Chania, Irakleion, Rethymnon, and Lassithi.
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President of the Republic Kostis Stephanopoulos on Saturday visited Crete, where he inaugurated the exhibition "Eastern Mediterranean-Cyprus-Crete" at the Irakleion Archaeological Museum.
The exhibition consists of 350 rare artifacts dating from the periods between 1600-600 B.C. Mr.
