Play the games and get to know the Heraklion of the previous century through the pages of the local press.
Views of the city over time. Squares and emblematic buildings of Heraklion from past times: Kornaros Square, Eleftherias Square, Loggia, Holy Church of Agios Titos and others. Can you recognize them in the old newspaper photos? How was the Cretan capital a few decades ago and how is it today? Click here to find out.
Newspapers. How did the people of Heraklion see the current affairs from the interwar period until just before the end of the 20th century? What newspapers were circulating in Heraklion at that time?
Grab a magnifying glass and sit back. Choose any newspaper you want, flip through it and read any article that interests you. Then reflect: what impressed you the most? You can discuss it with your friends or even ask older people who might give you additional information to learn more.
Matching Pairs. Beautiful images look for serious and interesting articles or newspaper headlines for a successful association. Read the newspaper clippings, and match them with the matching pictures.
Caricatures. Click here and read comic sketches from Heraklion newspapers of past decades. Could some of these sketches still be published today? What do you believe?
Crossword. How well do you know Heraklion? Can you recognize parts of the city from old published photos? Here is a crossword to help you find out. If you have any difficulty, you can ask an older person for help.
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