St. Titus Church (Church of Agios Titos)

Dominating an airy, palm-fringed square in the heart of Heraklion, the Orthodox St. Titus Church (Church of Agios Titos) stands on a site with a rich and varied history. Over the centuries, this location has hosted a Byzantine church, a Catholic church, and even a mosque. Today, the church is a place of pilgrimage for those who come to see the skull of St. Titus, believed to have brought Christianity to Crete nearly 2,000 years ago. Visitors can explore the church’s interior and reflect on its layered past.