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Castello del Molo (Koules)

882 Reviews

#7 of 66 things to do in Heraklion

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites, Castles

Heraklion, Crete 712 02, Greece

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“Lovely fort with great views ”

Superb Venetian fort in great condition with nice views of the harbour and the adjacent town of... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Stevan G

Scotland, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Great view from the top and fun to wander!”

I'm a castle person, so this was especially fun for me. I also love being up high and the view from... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

rhianna c

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4.5 882 reviews

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Very good37%
Average9%
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Terrible1%

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“venetian fortress”(15 reviews)

“cannon balls”(5 reviews)

“bargain price”(3 reviews)

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Heraklion, Crete 712 02, Greece

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Stevan G

Scotland, United Kingdom

4129

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Lovely fort with great views

Superb Venetian fort in great condition with nice views of the harbour and the adjacent town of Heraklion. For two euros plus kids go free this is a bargain! Nicely renovated interior with some interesting visual displays and info boards in Greek and English! Views...More

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rhianna c

204

Reviewed 3 days ago

Great view from the top and fun to wander!

I'm a castle person, so this was especially fun for me. I also love being up high and the view from the top of the castle was wonderful. They did a great job displaying information about the history of Heraklion and the castle, how it...More

Thank rhianna c

Ewen M

Melbourne, Australia

18349

Reviewed 5 days ago

Strongly recommended attraction

This Venetian fort is often overshadowed by Knossos as a place to visit. However, we found it an excellent place to visit, both as a museum but also for the scenery. The cost is modest, and the exhibitions are very well-curated. Well worth an hour...More

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bdon257

Morpeth, United Kingdom

849275

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Excellent fort

Four of us debated wether or not to visit, we were glad we did, with an entry price of only €2 it was certainly worth it. The 360 degree views from the battlements were dramatic over the city, port and over to Santorini. Inside a...More

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George K

Reviewed 6 days ago

Often overlooked, but definitely a must when in Crete.

Venetian castle, beautifully restored and lit to showcase its local history as a fort in the 1400s. Very affordable entrance, make sure to visit & enjoy the beautiful views from the terrace.

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Richard_in_England

England

110138

Reviewed 1 week ago

I was surprised at the preservation quality.

The Venetian Koules in Heraklion still stands proud at the harbour entrance. I was very impressed with the preservation quality and the enormous size of it. Mind you I’d not have liked to be in it for the 21 year siege. On the ground floor...More

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rabbit55

315115

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Stunning

Stunning location. The castle is in a good location just off the harbour which is a short walk for people visiting by cruise, it is also a short distance from sight seeing bus. There is a very peaceful walk around the harbour too which is...More

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Paul A

19325

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Please visit and enjoy

This is a great place to visit especially for the view over the old harbour. Inside you can learn all about how it won its place in history.

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Alan P

Solihull, United Kingdom

9332

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Really worth a visit

Only 2e entry and a very informative museum to the history of Heraklion and Crete. Great toilets too.

1 Thank Alan P

Phil B

Heraklion, Greece

8434

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One Of the Best Preserved Forts in Memory

First fortified by the Arabs in the 9th century, Castello del Molo (Koules Fortress) was made famous during Venetian times here on Crete. We first visited back in 2014, and then I took my young son to tour the inside of this wonderful and well...More

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