Heraklion, GR

Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Heraklion

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Heraklion was built during the early Venetian era as the catholicon of the Monastery of the Dominican Order. It is located next to the sea wall that surrounded the city in medieval times.

About this building

During the Ottoman rule of Crete, the church was transformed into a mosque. It suffered considerable damage during the earthquakes of the 14th and 18th centuries. It has recently been restored to its present form.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Atmosphere / quiet space

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Parking within 250m
  • Café within 500m

Other nearby buildings

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Church of Saint John the Baptist, Heraklion

The Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist was founded in the 13th century, during the Venetian era. It functioned as a mosque under Ottoman rule. Part of the building was destroyed in the bombings of Heraklion during World War II. After the war, the church resumed its activity as a Catholic place of worship.

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