Firka fortress
Guide
Photo: Destinygreece · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 20–40 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A squat Venetian fort guarding the western side of the harbour entrance, with a courtyard and walls to look out across to the lighthouse.
A brief history
The Greek flag was raised here in 1913, when Crete formally joined Greece.
Tips
- Best time
- Late afternoon, with the Maritime Museum next door
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 20–40 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open in the daytime (check)
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
