The SABIONARA GATE is located at the northwest corner of the bastion of the same name and in the past it led towards the inner part of the city through a strong uphill slope. Its exit to the sea is unadorned while its inner part has an elegant, elaborate pedimented façade. Right above the gate, overlooking the Venetian port, there is a wonderful parkland with benches.

The ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM of Heraklion is the world’s most significant museum for the Minoan Civilization. Its current building was constructed between 1933 and 1937 based on the designs by the architect P. Karandinos, and occupies the site of the Venetian monastery of St Francesco which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1856.

The ELEFTHERIAS SQUARE, the open space created during the Venetian rule in front of the gate of Agios Georgios and the barracks (the current building of the Region of Crete), was used mainly as Campo Marzio, that is, a military practice area.

The AGIOS GEORGIOS GATE was one of the central gates of Candia during the Venetian period.  Today it connects Eleftherias Square to Ikarou Avenue and is also used for exhibitions. Its impressive façade was demolished in 1917.

The GATE OF JESUS was one of the three main entrances to the city. It is located next to the bastion of the same name, on the south side of the fortification of Candia.  It was recently restored to become accessible to the public. At present, it houses the permanent exhibition dedicated to N. Kazantzakis entitled "AN ODYSSEY”.   

The TOMB OF NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS, the famous Greek writer, is located on the highest point of the Venetian fortification, at the Martinengo Bastion.

The PANTOKRATORAS GATE was the main communication channel between the city and the western districts of the island. Its construction was completed in 1570.  Its monumental façade was the work of the Italian architect and engineer Michele Sanmicheli. Part of its interior was used during WWII as an air-raid shelter.