The Venetian Loggia is a stunning and impressive building located in the heart of Heraclion's old town. Though it is often described as beautiful, it seems that there is not much to do inside besides admire its exterior and the small courtyard. Nonetheless, it is still considered one of the best buildings to discover in the city, with its Venetian palace style that may have lost some of its fascinating aspect over time. The building has served various purposes throughout history, including as a club for nobles and now as the city council. As a historical building, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate its presence as you stroll along the main street. Sadly, tourists are not allowed inside, so the experience is limited to its exterior. However, nearby cafes offer the opportunity to enjoy a coffee and take in the beautiful surroundings. The overall atmosphere of the old city center is described as vibrant and full of action, with a lovely fountain surrounded by charming cafes.
Address:
August Str 25, Iraklio
Phone:
+30 281 340 9000
25.06.24
Michael
Wonderfully preserved house of venetian traders, royals and governors. Nice for photos
05.05.24
Phil
An essential attraction to take in walking Heraklion's pedestrian zone. It's a lovely building you cannot miss, actually. Take a few minutes to take it all in, sit for a few moments and collect what it must have been like in its day.
07.01.24
Tyrone
Lavish City Hall structure built in the Venetian period with an elegant atrium & hall for events.
I visited in the off season so there was no one around which made it perfect for photography!
You can only walk around outside and admire the exte.. Read more »rior architecture.
Easy place to swing by on your way to/from the town square.
08.08.23
Cookie
A really beautiful venetian building, in the center of Heraclion's old town. Don't miss it!
05.08.23
Marin
Just another review/instagram post, nothing special here, but people tend to overrate things nowadays.
12.07.23
Sebastian
It's an impressive building that serves as a city hall. You won't spend much time there as there's only exterior and a little courtyard to see
27.05.23
Bel
Beautiful place to see, but not much to do. You can take a coffee nearby.
15.05.23
Luca
Beautiful palace, Venetian style that lost a bit its fascinating aspect but it is still one of the best building to discover in the city.
01.04.23
Vangelis
Wonderful venetian building used as club from the nobles of that time. Now it is the city council.
31.03.23
Fábio
Beautiful city hall
16.09.22
Akaki
It's a historical building, so good to see it as you are walking on the main street, stop for some time and try to see the center part of the building with big cube and nice view above. you can only see exterior though as there is no tourist ent.. Read more »rance allowed inside the bulding
15.08.22
Kaze
The owners of the restaurant were very very kind with us, and the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend
28.07.22
WE
The old city center is beautiful. The place is full of action and vibrant. The fountain is surrounded with nice cafes.
08.06.22
Ivan
17th century Loggia - public building which, basically, an exterior covered with roof. Interesting place to take pic ?
02.03.22
Βαγγελης
The Venetian ball room is now our city hall. Worth visiting
15.11.21
Manos
Beautiful old building from venetian times ,it was rebuilt many times, this version was built at 1700 and restored through the next centurys more than 2 times. It was the place for higher class people to talk about public maters. Now hosts mayor of.. Read more »fice and other public offices.
05.08.21
Alpaca
Astonishing architecture
13.05.21
Zeh-Ty
Nice building at the heart of the city
15.03.21
Mia
It's a public place...
27.09.20
George
Enjoy an excellent building adding up to the scenery of downtown Heraklio!
02.03.20
ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ
One of the most emblematic building from the new history for Herakleion!
16.12.19
Eleftheria
Beautiful building, especially at night!
14.09.19
Natália
I could only see the front part of the building but it's worth stopping there when walking around Heraklion. No entrance fee.
22.08.19
Alan
The elegant building of the Loggia is one of the finest monuments of Venetian Crete.
The Loggia (noblemen's club) now standing in Heraklion was constructed in 1626-28 by Francesco Morosini, the same man who built the Lions Fountain (Fontana Mor.. Read more »osini) in Eleftheriou Venizelou Square. This is the fourth and final Loggia built during the period of Venetian rule. Very little information is available on the first three, so we do not really know what they looked like.
According to historical sources, the first Loggia of Heraklion was by the sea, exposed to winter storms and gales.
In 1325 the nobles of Chandax applied to Venice for a grant of land away from the sea to build a new Loggia. The application was approved and the second Loggia was built opposite today's building.
The third Loggia was built in 1541 on the site occupied by the present building, but it was smaller.
The fourth and final Loggia was built in 1626-1628.
Venetian political and social customs demanded the construction of a public building in Heraklion, as a meeting-place for the nobles, rulers and feudal lords, where economic and commercial decisions were made. It was also a place for them to relax, something like an officers' mess today.
08.07.19
David
nice building to stop during your promenade in Heraklion downtown. Nowadays is the city hall and we only got into the main patio.
04.07.18
Adam
Nice tourist attraction that is right next to the Main Street. Nothing special to behold though, might as well walk past it by mistake
4.6 / 70
