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Martinengo Bastion in Iraklion

Nikos Kazantzakis' grave on the Martinengo Bastion, Iraklion
Nikos Kazantzakis' grave on the Martinengo Bastion, Iraklion
The well preserved Martinengo Bastion has one of the best view of the old city of Iraklion as it was the highest point of the Venetian wall. The bastion also holds the grave of the Cretan author, Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957).

Photos of Martinengo Bastion in Iraklion:


Iraklion viewed from the Martinengo Bastion, Iraklion
Iraklion viewed from the Martinengo Bastion, Iraklion
Nikos Kazantzakis' grave on the Martinengo Bastion, Iraklion
Nikos Kazantzakis' grave on the Martinengo Bastion, Iraklion
 
Visit the area of the sight: Heraklion