Rocca a Mare Fortress

Zues called.... He said you need to stop being concerned if this trip is any good..... Because it is! Absolutely amazing!!! Come walk through history .. Read more »and enjoy something REAL. Ok?

Very interesting exhibition. The side has been well reconstructed. Recommended the visit

It’s a historic fortress right at the marina, an ideal place to spend a few hours and watch the sunset while taking a stroll by the sea.

perfect spot if you're a history lover. I love the history and the view of the city and sea, however I found a lot of basic info to be lacking. There.. Read more » were plenty of text blurbs all over inside detailing historical battles and found shipwrecks, but I couldn't find any info on how the fortress was used in the past. I wanted to know what each of the rooms were, how they've been used over time, in what year was the fortress last used, etc. Maybe a guided tour would have been more informative, I just wish that info had been on the plaques. but all. in all , was good.

A really excellent exhibit, and very interesting, but there are about 80+ deeply technical paragraphs throughout. I would still highly recommend it, a.. Read more »s it gives a VERY thorough background on Heraklion in general, but just consider it more a full museum rather than a quick pit-stop. It took us about 1.5-hours(!) to get through everything.

Port authority have put concrete blocks and bars in the opposite side but generally is ok for a peacefull walk.

It’s a nice place but not justify a walk / drive just to see it

Beautiful place, although on the day we visited we only walked around the outside, late in the day, we did not have the chance to go inside, will do .. Read more »that on our next visit. Still you could sense the history and historical information, a must do walk , along with the harbour and old town.

Nice place 4 € each person. Attention: I get a warning from 4 of the 5 housekeeper's. Try on the roof the wall, to look down the ocean and you will s.. Read more »ee what I mean ;)

The fortress is great, and the restoration and history behind also. I would give 5 stars if the people working here were a bit more smiley and friendl.. Read more »y. Not fair to generalise, maybe these 2 ladies had a bad day...

Amazing fortress. Very well preserved. Entrance is cheap also so its worth a visit.

Very cool history and excessively beautiful view of the sea

Lovely to walk around and read its history

Nicely organized, clean, well preserved fortress. Staff professional, taking great care for all Covid measures. Overall not the best value for money.

Small fortress at Heraklion port worth a visit. The exhibition is well organized and the view is amazing.

The museum staff are so nice here and they explain the history of the sight very well.