ancient ruins
Rotunda of Galerius
A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe
Iráklion is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Chrysavgí, 15km from Rotunda of Galerius.
Iráklion is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 1,278, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Iráklion sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Iráklion to your route.
Irakleio (Greek: Ηράκλειο) is a village and a community of the Lagkadas municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Lagkadas, of which it was a municipal district. The 2021 census recorded 1,171 inhabitants in the village. The community of Irakleio covers an area of 9.825Read more
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Iráklion is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7568 latitude, 23.0356 longitude.
Iráklion has a population of approximately 1,278 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.
16 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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