Heraklion or Iraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit. It is the fourth largest city in Greece with a municipal population of 177,064 and 211,370 in its wider metropolitan area. according to the 2011 census.
The Bronze Age palace of Knossos, also known as the Palace of Minos, is located 5.5 km southeast of the city.
Heraklion was Europe's fastest growing tourism destination for 2017, according to Euromonitor, with an 11.2% growth in international arrivals.
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Coordinates 35°20'24.045" N 25°8'3.651" E
