The capital of Greek island Crete, Heraklion (or Iraklion) is an historical centre and major cultural city. Over 150,000 of Crete’s population are located there, making it the biggest city on the island, and the fourth in Greece overall. It was founded in the ninth century, but dates back far beyond that as one of the most ancient seats of civilisation in the world.

As such, it has pretty much unrivalled historical significance.

It is partly that rich history that has establis...