Heraklion churches & monasteries

Cavernous church of Panagia Matala

Cavernous church of St. Anastasia Galipe

20 km southeast of Heraklio, between the villages of Galipe and Kainourgio Chorio and inside the gorge of Agia Anastasia, is located the homonymous cavernous church.

Afentis Christos church Tylissos

The Afentis Christos Church is located in the traditional village of Tylissos in the Heraklion region of Crete.

Afentis Christos Malia

Agarathos monastery

Agarathos monastery is located 25 km east of Heraklion, and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was one of the richest monasteries of Crete during the Venetian period and not only.

Agioi Anargiroi Kokkini Hani

Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Heraklion

Analipsi church Heraklion

Ancient Temple Panagia Kaliviani

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary church Rogdia

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary church Tris Ekklisies

The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, also known as the Three Churches, is one of Crete’s most picturesque and historic churches.

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary church Tylissos

The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is located in the picturesque village of Tylissos and stands as an important religious monument of the area.

Archangel Michael Heraklion

Byzantine church of Agios Georgios Galatas

The church of Agios Georgios Galatas is located within the archaeological site of Agia Triada, the summer Minoan Royal Villa which is located 3 km west of the Palace of Phaistos, and built in Byzantine period.

Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist Heraklion

Christ church Rogdia

The Christ Church in Rogdia is a beautiful and peaceful place of worship located in the Rogdia area of the Heraklion region in Crete.

Church of Agios Eleftherios Heraklion

Church of Evresi Agia Pelagia

The Euresis Church in Agia Pelagia is a tranquil and spiritual place of worship located in the seaside area of Heraklion.

Church of St. Constantine and Helen Heraklion

Church of St. John the Baptist Achlada

The Church of St. John the Baptist in Achlada is a respected place of worship located inland in the Heraklion region of Crete.

Dormition of the Virgin Mary church Mochos

Early Byzantine church of St. Theodoros Viannos

Evaggelismos of Theotokou Church Hersonissos

Evaggelismos of Theotokou church Kato Kalesia

The Evangelismos of Theotokou Church in Kato Kalesia is a calm and spiritual place of worship located in the Kato Kalesia area of Crete.

Evaggelismos of Theotokou Church Myrtia

Holy Archangel Michael and Peter Paul Elia

Holy Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Gournes

Holy Trinity church Gonies Pediadas

In Gonies village, in the green countryside on a small hill there is a church dadicated to the Holy Trinity.

Kalyviani monastery

Koimisis of theotokou church Matala

Kosmas Aitolos church Krousonas

The Church of Saint Kosmas Aitolos is located in the traditional village of Krousonas, in the inland area of the Heraklion region, and serves as a vibrant place of worship for the local community.

Metamorphosis of Savior church Rogdia

The Metamorphosis of the Savior Church in Rogdia is a beautiful and peaceful place of worship located in the Rogdia area of the Heraklion region in Crete.

Metamorphosis of Sotiros Gagales

Michael Archangel and St. Irene Pervola

Monastery of Panayia Kera Kardiotissas

Monastery of the Panayia Gouverniotissa

At the northwest side of Potamies Pediados is located the monastery of Panayia Gouverniotissa. Dates back to 14th century and until 20th was a monastery.

Panagia Deligara church Agia Pelagia

The Panagia Deligara Church in Agia Pelagia is a beautiful and peaceful place of worship located in the seaside village of Agia Pelagia in the Heraklion region of Crete.

Panagia Evangelistria church Kalloni

The Panagia Evangelistria Church in Kalloni is a peaceful and charming spiritual destination in the Kalloni area of the Heraklion region.

Panagia Evangelistria church Krousonas

The Panagia Evangelistria Church is located in the traditional village of Krousonas, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and is a beautiful place of worship dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Panagia Faneromeni Myrtia

Panagia Fodele

The church of Panagia in Fodele is dedicated to the Presentation of Virgin Mary and is almost 1 km northwest of the village on the road leading to the museum of El Greco.

Panagia Kaliviani

Panagia Kalyviani is a women's monastery and is located in the area of Messara. It is one of the newest monasteries in Crete, as it is not mentioned in records until 1880.

Panagia Kamariani Heraklion

Panagia Kera church Krousonas

The Panagia Kera Church is located in the picturesque village of Krousonas, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as a historic and cherished place of worship for the local community.

Panagitsa Heraklion

The temple of Panagitsa is located in the area of Mastabas in Heraklion. It was built in 1922 by refugees from Asia Minor, who came to Crete.

Panagitsa small church Heraklion

Panayia church Elia

The Panayia Church in the picturesque village of Elia in the Heraklion region is a beautiful expression of the area’s religious tradition.

Panayia church Ethia

The Panayia Church in Ethia is a peaceful and spiritual place of worship located in the inland area of the Heraklion region.

Panayia church Galipe

The Panagia Church in Galipe is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.

Panayia Deiktiani church Kenourgio Chorio

The Panayia Deiktiani Church is located in the traditional village of Kenourgio Chorio, near Heraklion, an area rich in history and authentic Cretan character.

Panayia Slipiotissa church Paleokastro

The Panayia Slipiotissa Church in Paleokastro is a unique church built inside the rock in the Paleokastro area of the Heraklion region in Crete.

Panayia Stavrophoron church Heraklion

Pantanassa monastery

Pantanassa Monastery is located almost 13 km west of Heraklion at Rogdia Maleviziou.

Profitis Ilias Arvi

Profitis Ilias church Ethia

The Prophet Elias Church in Ethia is a picturesque and peaceful religious site located in the inland area of the Heraklion region.

Savvathiana monastery

St Silas church Agios Silas

The St Silas Church in Agios Syllas is a traditional Greek Orthodox Christian church dedicated to Saint Silas, an apostle and companion of the Apostle Paul, honored in the Orthodox tradition for his faith‑filled missionary efforts.

St. Anastasia church Heraklion

The Church of Saint Anastasia is located in the heart of the city of Heraklion and serves as a quiet and meaningful place of worship amidst the urban rhythm.

St. Andreas Heraklion

St. Antipas church Ethia

St. Antonios Agiofaraggo

The church of St. Antonios is located in Agiofarago or Gorge of the Saints, one of the most famous gorges of Crete, south of Heraklion. Its located 250 meters before the beach.

St. Antonios church Epano Vathia

The Church of Saint Anthony is located in the traditional village of Epano Vathia, in the inland area of the Heraklion region, and serves as a living place of worship for the locals and visitors alike.

St. Antonios church Tylissos

The St. Antonios Church is located in the traditional village of Tylissos, an area deeply rooted in Cretan history and heritage.

St. Christoforos Kera

St. Dimitrios church Heraklion

St. Dimitrios church Pantanassa

The St. Dimitrios Church in Pantanassa is a beautiful and peaceful place of worship located in the Heraklion region of Crete.

St. Dimitrios church port Heraklion

St. Dimitrios Gonies Maleviziou

The Church of Saint Dimitrios is located in the mountainous village of Gonies Maleviziou, at the foothills of Psiloritis, and is one of the most important churches in the area.

St. Efraim and Kirillos church Heraklion

St. Efraim Avdou

St. Efraim church Stalida

The Church of Saint Efraim in Stalida is a small and tranquil chapel located in the seaside resort of Stalida, nestled between Malia and Hersonissos - an area known for its beautiful beach and relaxed atmosphere along Crete’s northern coast.

St. Efraim Mohos

St. Evgenios church Heraklion

The St. Evgenios Church in Heraklion is a traditional Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Evgenios.

St. Fanourios church St. Fotini monastery

The St. Fanourios Church at St. Fotini Monastery is located in the seaside village of Ellinoperamata in the Heraklion region of Crete. It is part of a relatively modern monastic complex dedicated to Saint Fotini the Samaritan, founded in 1991 by Archbisho

St. Filippos church Filippoi

The St. Filippos Church in Filippoi is an important religious site in the wider Filippoi area of the Heraklion region.

St. Filothei church Pantanassa monastery

The St. Filothei Church at Pantanassa Monastery is a peaceful and spiritual place of worship located in the Heraklion region of Crete.

St. Fotini church St. Fotini monastery

The monastery “Agia Foteini the Samareitis”, which was built at 1991 by Archbishop Timotheos, is located at the seaside village Ellinoperamata at Malenizi, 14 km west of Heraklion.

St. Fotini monastery

St. Fotini Monastery is located in the seaside village of Ellinoperamata in the Heraklion region of Crete and is a notable modern religious destination on the island.

St. Georgios church Ano Kalesia

The St. Georgios Church in Ano Kalesia is a peaceful and picturesque church located in the inland area of Heraklion, Crete, dedicated to Saint George, one of the most beloved saints of the Orthodox Church.

St. Georgios church Epano Vathia

The Church of Saint George is located in the heart of the traditional village of Epano Vathia in the inland of the Heraklion region, set in a peaceful valley rich with olive groves and vineyards.

St. Georgios church Korakovouni

The Church of Saint George is located in the picturesque village of Korakovouni, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and stands as a traditional church with deep religious and social significance for the local community.

St. Georgios church Krousonas

The church of Agios Georgios is located 23 km southwest of Heraklion at Krousonas village.

St. Georgios church Phalandra

St. Georgios church Rogdia

15 km west of Heraklion at Rogdia and very close to the Monastery of Panagia Rogdia, is located the church of Agios Georgios.

St. Georgios Vagionitis Kastri

St. Gerasimos Palladas church Kalloni

The St. Gerasimos Palladas Church in Kalloni (Palladas) is a beautiful and peaceful religious site in the greater Kalloni area of the Heraklion region.

St. Haralampos church Krousonas

The Church of Saint Charalambos is located in the traditional village of Krousonas, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as a cherished place of worship for the local community.

St. Ioannis church Agia Pelagia

The St. Ioannis Church in Agia Pelagia is a traditional Greek Orthodox church located in the settlement of Agia Pelagia in Crete. It is dedicated to Saint John and serves as a place of worship for both locals and visitors.

St. Ioannis church Filippoi

The St. Ioannis Church in Filippoi is a distinctive church in the wider Filippoi area of the Heraklion region, reflecting the rich religious tradition of Crete.

St. Ioannis church Heraklion

The Church of Saint John is located in the heart of the city of Heraklion and stands as a small but cherished church for locals and visitors alike.

St. Ioannis Hrisostomos church Malia

St. Ioannis Karteros

The holy Church of St. John in Karteros is a cave temple dedicated to Saint John and to Saint Nikon the Repent.

St. Ioannis Theologos church Ano Vatheia

The Church of Saint Anthony is located in the traditional village of Epano Vathia, in the inland area of the Heraklion region, and serves as a living place of worship for the locals and visitors alike.

St. Irini church Krousonas

At the foothills of Psiloritis mountain, almost 25 km southwest of Heraklion and very close to Krousonas, is located the historical monastery of Agia Eirini.

St. Irini monastery

The Monastery of Saint Irene is a historic monastic complex located near the city of Heraklion and stands as an important religious and cultural site in Crete.

St. Irini Pyrgos

St. Irini Spilia

St. Konstantinos and Eleni church Gournes

At Kato Gouves village and almost 20 km east of Heraklion, is located the small stone-built church of Agios Konstantinos kai Eleni.

St. Limni church Agioi Deka

St. Marina church Agia Pelagia

Close to Lygaria Beach, 20 km northwest of Heraklion, is located the church of Agia Marina.

St. Marina church Voni

St. Marina monastery Voni

St. Minas and Pantanassa

Next to the cathedral of Saint Minas, there is the small church of Saint Minas that built in the 17th century and after the Turkish conquest housed the Metropolis of Crete, which until then, was not housed somewhere else.

St. Minas Cathedral Heraklion

During the Ottoman domination, Saint Minas was established as the patron saint of the city of Heraklion and his memory is celebrated on 11 November. To show their gratitude, the residents built as a symbol, the cathedral of Saint Minas which was founded i

St. Mironas Kastri

St. Nektarios Malia

The church of St. Nektarios at Malia is the largest church in the area and is located on the main street of the city.

St. Nektarios, St Kiprianos and St. Fanourios Church

St. Nikolaos church Alikarnassos

St. Nikolaos church Galipe

The St. Nikolaos Church in Galipe is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints in the Orthodox Christian tradition and patron of travelers and the faithful.

St. Nikolaos church Gazi

The St. Nikolaos Church in Gazi is a traditional religious church located in the Gazi area of the Heraklion region of Crete.

St. Nikolaos church Hersonissos

The Church of Saint Nicholas is located at the port of Hersonissos, a small seaside chapel that serves as an important place of worship for locals and visitors.

St. Nikolaos church Tylissos

The St. Nikolaos Church in Tylissos is one of the traditional religious landmarks of the village, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the protector of sailors and travelers.

St. Panteleimonas and St. Antonios church St. Panteleimonas monastery

The Church of St. Panteleimon and St. Antonios, located within the St. Panteleimon Monastery, is a distinctive religious site in Crete.

St. Panteleimonas church Paleokastro

The St. Panteleimonas Church in Paleokastro is a beautiful and peaceful place of worship located in the inland area of the Heraklion region.

St. Panteleimonas monastery

St. Panteleimon Monastery is one of the most respected religious destinations in Crete, set within a peaceful and beautiful natural environment.

St. Panteleimonas Voni

St. Pantes Avdou

St. Paraskevi church Galipe

The Church of Saint Paraskevi is located in the picturesque mountainous village of Galipe, in eastern Heraklion, and serves as a peaceful and important religious site for the local community.

St. Paraskevi Hersonissos

St. Pelagia church Agia Pelagia

The St. Pelagia Church in Agia Pelagia is a traditional Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Pelagia, serving as an important religious site for both the local community and visitors.

St. Peter Dominican church Heraklion

St. Pnevma church Malia

The Church of the Holy Spirit (St.Pnevma) is located in Malia, in the Heraklion region of Crete, and serves as a peaceful place of worship closely connected to the area’s religious and cultural life.

St. Rafail Pirgos

St. Rafail Viannos

St. Raphael and St. John the Baptist church Gonies Pediadas

St. Spyridon Viannos

St. Stilianos church Heraklion

The Church of Saint Stylianos is located in the Heraklion area and serves as a small and peaceful place of worship dedicated to Saint Stylianos, known in Orthodox tradition as the protector of children and families.

St. Theodoros church Sfendyli

The temple of Saint Theodoros is a 14th century Byzantine church with Fokas Brothers murals and is located in Sfendyli, a village in the prefecture of Heraklion.

St. Titos Gortyna

The church of St. Titos is located in the archaeological area of Gortyna, next to the Roman Odeon and theater and is one of the most important Christian Byzantine architectural monuments of the island.

St. Titos Heraklion

The Metropolitan church of St. Titus is dedicated to the Apostle Titus, the first Bishop of Crete, who was a student of Apostle Paul.

St. Varvara Gortyna

St. Varvara Gortyna

St. Vasilios church Fodele

At the east side of Fodele’s main beach and 26 km northwest of Heraklion, is located the stonebuilt church of Agios Vasileios.

Temple Osion and Osiomartyron Panagia Kaliviani

Timios Stavros church Krousonas

The Church of the Holy Cross is located in the traditional village of Krousonas, in the inland of the Heraklion region, and serves as an important place of worship for the local community.

Timios Stavros church Thrapsano