Drouvades (sacks), vouryies (shoulder bags) and sakoulia (small bags) were once - and in many parts of Crete still are - items of everyday use for Cretan farmers and shepherds. These small masterpieces of art and craftsmanship are extremely interesting.

A collection of agricultural tools.

A collection of agricultural tools.

Gold ring with a gemstone of lapis lazuli on which the image of a laurel - crowned head is carved, perhaps Dionysus.
Lyttos, Roman period (3rd century A.D).
Heraklion Archaeological museum.

Byzantine church built in the archaeological site of Lyttos

This church is built in the archaeological site of Lyttos by the ancient agora, at the place of an older basilica of the 5th century A.D.

Heraklion town patron Saint

The church is on 25th August St., next to the Venetian arsenal (Armeria) and the Nobles' Club (Loggia).

Detail from the facade