Heraklion is Crete’s major capitol and Greece’s fifth largest city. Bustling, noisy with heavy traffic Heraklion is often viewed by tourists as a necessity to visit the Islands major cultural spots. A visit to Heraklion's Archaeological Museum is a must. You can see one of the world's most important collections with objects from Knossos, Phaistos, Gortyna, Arhanes and of other places on Crete. Nearby is the Historical Ethnographic Museum and ecclesiastical works of art. The local specialty of Heraklion is Hochli(snails) cooked in different ways. If you taste them without being to Id what it is, you will find them delicious. In Heraklion's rakadika you can enjoy the traditional mezedes (appetisers) , baked potatoes oftes patates, tasty cheeses and olives. The traditional Cretan sweets are Kaltsounia which you can find anywhere on the island. Don't forget to visit the mahairadika, workshops where the famous Cretan knives are made by experienced hand crafters