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Pl. Eleftherias, Heraklion, Crete

Eleftherias Square is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum, the Astoria Hotel, the Prefecture and the Gate of Saint George.

 

Eleftherias Square, named for Freedom

If we consider that for almost twenty centuries the Cretans rose in revolt after revolt to gain their freedom from various conquerors, we can understand how vital freedom is to every Cretan and how many lives have been sacrificed on its altar. This is why the name of the largest square in Heraklion sounds perfectly suited to its history.

More: www.explorecrete.com/Heraklion/EN01-Heraklion-Eleftherias...

 

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Uploaded on October 1, 2015
Taken on September 10, 2015