All About The Villas In Hersonissos Crete

When searching for villas in hersonissos crete one should first look at the Limenas, Hersonissos and keep in mind the historical importance of the place. At the beginning of the modern settlement of Limenas Hersonissos on the side of Heraklion, a detour of the main road to the left and a short distance from it, is the ancient theater of Hersonissos which was built in the 1st BC. century. The length of the theater was 83m. and 30m wide. Unfortunately it suffered extensive damage in 1897, when the inhabitants used its stones to build their houses. Close to the villas in hersonissos crete, there is the pyramidal mosaic fountain which has the shape of a truncated cone, so that four triangular sides with mosaic surfaces are formed, each representing different shapes, mainly waterfowl and fish, as well as fishing tents with fishermen, one of which has caught a large squid with eight tentacles. The figures are roughly rendered, without respecting the principles of perspective, although the contours of the faces are refined and with good taste. All these sites are within reach of the villas in hersonissos crete and add up to the value of tourism of the area due to their great significance. Back in 1956, another small-scale excavation was also carried out in the area around the particular monument and an extensive Roman building with many rooms was discovered, in the atrium of which was probably the fountain.