Heraklion or Iraklion (
Greek: Ηράκλειο;
Italian: Candia), is the largest city and
capital of
Crete. It is also the fourth largest city in
Greece. Its name is also spelled Herakleion (transliteration of ancient/
Katharevousa name), or Iraklio, with other variants. For centuries it was known as Candia (Greek: Χάνδαξ or Χάνδακας, ).
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