Skip to content
Stock photo · Pexels

See & do · Landmark

Koules Venetian Fortress

Old Harbour, Heraklion

What to expect

Explore the 16th-century Venetian sea fort, Koules Fortress, at the end of the old harbour mole for rooftop views over the port.

Opening hours

Opening hours aren’t listed here: check Google Maps before you go.

Good to know

  • Picked by our research (Hellenic Heritage (Ministry of Culture))
  • Indoors: fine on a rainy day

More like this in Heraklion

Heraklion Archaeological MuseumCity centrePalace of KnossosKnossosCretaquariumGournesHistorical Museum of CreteOld HarbourNatural History Museum of CreteOld HarbourMorosini Fountain (Lions Square)Old TownVenetian Walls and Kazantzakis TombOld TownFree"If This Is All" (Lena Stamataki painting exhibition)Fri 13 November, 10am · Heraklion Municipal Art GalleryPeskesiOld town · $$$The WallsOld town · $$$Πετούσης Ταβέρνα (Petousis Tavern)City centre · $$1866 Street MarketOld Town · $

Everything on in Heraklion this weekAll arts & culture in Heraklion