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Heraklion, also known as Candia, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It is known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back to the Minoan civilisation thousands of years ago and includes frescoes and baths. The 16th-century Koules Fortress guards the town's Venetian port. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion houses a large collection of Minoan art.