Heraklion Old Harbor Boats In Front Of Koules Venetian Fortress
by Ana Maria Edulescu
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Heraklion Old Harbor Boats In Front Of Koules Venetian Fortress
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Ana Maria Edulescu
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Just came back from the wonderful Greek island, Crete. Me and my husband just spend there a wonderful vacation ( in June 2013 ).
I was mesmerized by the beauty and the charm of this Mediterranean island.
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands.
Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion (Greek: Ηράκλειο Greek pronunciation: [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece.
The Heraklion Port is divided into two parts. One is the old Venetian harbour and the other is the new Heraklion Ferry Port.
The Venetian fortress of Koules dominates the entrance to the Venetian harbour of Heraklion. The Venetians called it the �Sea Fortress� (Castello a Mare or Rocca a Mare), but today it is known by its Turkish name, Koules, a corruption of Su Kulesi (Water Tower). It is one of the most familiar and beloved monuments of the city, and the symbol of Heraklion.
Today the fortress of Koules gazes proudly out across the Sea of Crete, reminding us of the glory of Venetian Chandax. It is haunted by legends that Cretan rebels were horribly tortured in its damp, dark rooms.
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture of this gorgeous scene, Ana!!! So this is Mediterranean Blue! L/F
Ana Maria Edulescu replied:
Thank you so much, Hanne. This is the Mediterranean blue in Crete, but in Zakynthos is like ink and in Santorini is a fantastic deep blue.
Karen Adams
The beauty of this place is absolutely breath-taking! I can see you just getting full of inspiration on this trip!! Lovely capture, Ana!....fav/v56
Ion vincent DAnu
Beautiful capture, Ana Maria! and a good inspiration for you ceruleum and bright reds! fav and v.
Will Borden
Ana~~Another of your magnificent photographs from your recent trip to Crete! A fabulous & very colorful harbor image!! F&V!
Christiane Schulze
Love the great brights colors......specially the blue sea........lovely composition and mood Ana - thanks for your congrats - Chris (F/V)
Bob Orsillo
Nice to have you back and so nice to see your beautiful photography. Very interesting and beautiful place VF