A Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete.
Ιt is dedicated to Saint Menas the martyr and wonderworker (285-309 A.D.), who is the patron saint of Heraklion.
It was built from 1862 to 1895. The construction was interrupted during the Cretan Revolution of 1866 – 1869. The church has a cruciform architecture with a central dome.
The cathedral has beautiful paintings, artwork and beautiful architecture.
It is the largest cathedral in Crete and one of the largest in Greece.
Located in the city centre of Heraklion, Crete.
Make sure to visit this beautiful cathedral when visiting Crete.
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Within easy reach of Heraklion Airport.
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One of the lesser known regions of Greece, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace has many attractions that make it an appealing destination for a holiday.