- One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.
- St Mark’s Basilica. ... Agios Minas is the patron saint of Heraklion and he has been accredited with many legends and miracles in the town.
- Saint Mark's Basilica. The church of St. Mark, dedicated to the patron saint of Venice was the official church of the Venetian city of Heraklion (Candia).
- On a short distance from the Basilica of St. Mark is the departure pier to visit the wonderful islands of Venice, Murano with its spectacular crystals, Burano...
- St. Marks basilica is also located at Venizelou square and now used as: lecture hall, exhibitions, other cultural events and houses the municipal library too.
- Painting exhibition by Dimitris Bounaki and Barbara Daling. Saint Mark's Basilica.
- Saint Mark’s Basilica was built to house the body of Saint Mark, which was taken from Alexandria in order to protect it from destruction by Muslims.
- The Basilica of Saint Mark is directly opposite the Lions Fountain, in Eleftheriou Venizelou Square in the centre of Heraklion.
- St Mark’s Basilica was built as soon as the Venetians conquered the city in the 13th century and is dedicated to their patron saint.
- A visit to St. Mark’s Basilica is more than just entering the cathedral and gazing up at the golden mosaics.