Church of Agios Titos

The Church of Agios Titos is situated in the central region of Heraklion and is counted among the town's most important Byzantine monuments. Decorated beautifully with light interior designs and high raised ceilings that hold a beautiful wooden chandelier, the Church is simple but an architectural spectacle.

The original Church was built in 961 AD in Heraklion; that has the skull of Agios Titos, an icon of the Virgin Mary, and some other important relics transferred from Gortyn, where the Church was located before being diminished by an earthquake. The church has an interesting history; it was built as a Catholic Church under Venetian rule, but it was converted into a mosque under Ottoman rule. Since 1925, the church has been restored to its original form and is a holy place for worshipping. There are cafes and other places to rest in a square beside the church. White-washed walls and fully marbled floors keep the Church airy and cool. Worshippers light candles and pray in this orthodox church.