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Morosini Lions Fountain
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Despina
July 30, 2020
Morosini Fountain is located in Lions Square (Eleftheriou Venizelou) opposite the Basilica of St. Mark, in the center of Heraklion. It is considered one of the most beautiful Venetian monuments of Chandakas (Name of Heraklion Crete during the Byzantine period) and is preserved in very good condition. The reason for the construction was not aesthetic but the water supply in the city of Heraklion. The water came from the mountain Yukhtas in Archanes with a 15 km aqueduct that reached Heraklion. La fontaine Morosini est située sur la place des Lions (Eleftheriou Venizelou) en face de la basilique Saint-Marc, dans le centre d'Héraklion. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus beaux monuments vénitiens de Chandakas (nom d'Héraklion en Crète pendant la période byzantine) et est conservé en très bon état. La raison de la construction n'était pas esthétique mais l'approvisionnement en eau dans la ville d'Héraklion. L'eau provenait de la montagne Yukhtas à Archanes avec un aqueduc de 15 km qui atteignait Héraklion.
Morosini Fountain is located in Lions Square (Eleftheriou Venizelou) opposite the Basilica of St. Mark, in the center of Heraklion. It is considered one of the most beautiful Venetian monuments of Chandakas (Name of Heraklion Crete during the Byzantine period) and is preserved in very good conditio…
Nikolaos
February 15, 2022
Point of reference and meeting of the city centre
Kostis
October 5, 2021
Lions square OR Μorosini Venetian fountain: is dating from 1628, this fountain, surrounded by mature trees and cafés, is the center of action in the old city. You must try the bougatsa at Phyllosophies cafe !! (costs around 2 - 3 euro) Heraklion had always had a water shortage problem and that’s why, in 1627, the Venetian Francesco Morosini decided on a public project that would resolve the issue once and for all. Morosini fountain at lions square was a colossal project, which was completed in 14 months and was 15 kilometers long, for transfering water from the springs of mount Youchtas. Good to know:Nobody was allowed to plant trees at a distance of 10 feet, so as not to damage the channel. Morosini minted special coins depicting Zeus pouring water from Youktas Mountain. DO NOT FORGET TO VISIT: the Karydaki Aqueduct and water bridge: Where is it? near to Fortetsa location, 5km south of us, really close to Knossos Palace. In the area there is a remainder of the 15km long Venetian aqueduct that brought water to Iraklion. You can see the imposing Venetian aqueduct of Morosini at position Karydaki, which crosses the river that runs through Sylamos Gorge and ends at Knossos. Plus: If you cross the bridge you can visit the ruined church of Panagia Karydakiani monastery, on the opposite site. On the bridge there is an inscription with the date 1627. The aqueducts of Candia watered Heraklion till 1927!
Lions square OR Μorosini Venetian fountain: is dating from 1628, this fountain, surrounded by mature trees and cafés, is the center of action in the old city. You must try the bougatsa at Phyllosophies cafe !! (costs around 2 - 3 euro) Heraklion had always had a water shortage problem and that’s…
Rafaela
July 11, 2021
The Morosini Fountain is at the center of Heraklion's Old Town, not far from the Loggia. It's an ideal place to orient yourself as you explore the warren of streets in the surrounding area.
Maria
May 4, 2021
A Venetian monument which recalls the 4 centuries long rule of Venice in Crete before the long siege and finally fall…
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