In the port of Heraklion, we still see a part of the shipyards (arsenals), which consist of large elongated cupolas. These are the shipyards of the Venetians, where they have housed, stored, built and repaired their ships.

Each dome was designed for a galley and there were three different complexes of 19 shipyards built in different chronological periods. The complexes were: Arsenali Antichi, Arsenali Vechi and Arsenali Nuovi.

Today we only see parts of five shipyards (4 from Vechi and 1 from Nuovi). The rest was totally destroyed during the construction of the coastal road in the early 20th century.

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Bruce

August 29, 2021

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From 1333, Francesco delle Barche of said arsenal, who became known for the mechanical shovel with which one could clean the bottom of the Venetian lagoon, was responsible for the …

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Stefanie

July 8, 2022

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Venetian Arsenal/Wharf: Beautiful and interesting structure. Unfortunately, you cannot visit or enter them

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1. Heraklion Harbor Lighthouse – Heraklion Marina loop from Πόρος

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2. Heraklion Market Street loop from Πόρος

5.25km

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3. Heraklion City Walls – Heraklion Market Street loop from Πόρος

4.81km

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