Historical Museum of Crete Gallery
El greco Cultural anchor Seafront
Historical Museum of Crete
Venetian Harbour & Walls (Heraklion)
$$
Seafront museum on the Venetian walls, home to two El Greco paintings
Gallery
Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery
13th-century Venetian basilica turned the city's municipal art gallery
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Venetian Harbour & Walls (Heraklion) |
$ Great value for Gallery
| Mon-Sat, free entry
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026 The 1239 basilica of Saint Mark, the spiritual heart of Venetian Candia beside the Loggia and the Lion Fountain, now serves as Heraklion's Municipal Art Gallery. It hosts rotating painting, sculpture and photography exhibitions plus concerts and poetry recitals, free to enter, inside one of the harbour district's most important Venetian monuments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery?
Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery is located in Venetian Harbour & Walls (Heraklion), Crete, Plateia Eleftheriou Venizelou (Lions Square), Heraklion 71202.
What are the opening hours of Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery?
Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery is open Mon-Sat, free entry.
What is Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery best for?
Basilica of San Marco Municipal Art Gallery is especially popular for Art, Culture, Exhibitions.
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