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Matthew
October 13, 2019
From the top of the Market, turn right, and find the large square of Saint Katherine in which stands the dominating form of the cathedral. You will find plenty of life around the wide space in front of the cathedral, dedicated to the Patron Saint of Heraklion and one of Greece''s largest churches, completed in a cruciform shape with twin towers. The church suffered damage in the battles for the city and needed thirty years to be rebuilt. In 1896 it was inaugurated with lavish celebrations. The plateia also contains a wonderful collection of religious icon paintings, housed inside the strong walls of the much older church of Agios Minas, and the Basilica of Agia Ekaterini, (Saint Katherine) built in 1555 and the site of a renowned school of Renaissance painters and writers in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Inside the church can be seen the work of Mikail Damaskinos among other representatives of the Cretan School. The plateia (square) here takes its name from this church, rather than the great cathedral.
From the top of the Market, turn right, and find the large square of Saint Katherine in which stands the dominating form of the cathedral. You will find plenty of life around the wide space in front of the cathedral, dedicated to the Patron Saint of Heraklion and one of Greece''s largest churches, c…
Maria
May 4, 2021
This impressive church in the heart of the town is the cathedral of Heraklion Town. It was constructed during 1862-1895 next to the smaller church dedicated to Agios Minas.
D
July 28, 2016
The impressive Cathedral of Saint Minas dominates the heart of Heraklion, one of the largest churches of Greece. It is the saint protector of the island and it stands out for its two bell towers.
Luljeta
May 6, 2022
Saint Minas Cathedral in Heraklion is one of the largest cathedrals in Greece, having a capacity of 8000 people. It is devoted to Saint Minas who lived from 285 – 309 AD and is the patron saint of Heraklion city. On the north side of the church (outside) you will see a bomb dropped next to the church during the bombing of Heraklion by the Germans in 1941. The bomb never exploded and it was considered a miracle.
Saint Minas Cathedral in Heraklion is one of the largest cathedrals in Greece, having a capacity of 8000 people. It is devoted to Saint Minas who lived from 285 – 309 AD and is the patron saint of Heraklion city. On the north side of the church (outside) you will see a bomb dropped next to the churc…
Katerina
February 28, 2019
Saint Minas is the city's cathedral. Interesting if you are into religious tourism. Behind the church there is a nice square where you can have a coffee. Also visit the small old church next to the cathedral and Saint Katherine's church on the back side.
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