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Venetian armoury (Armeria)
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Venetian armoury (Armeria)

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3.5
km · Heraklion
0.9
Heraklion
Venetian armoury (Armeria) 2
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munitions storage and treasury

20 nearbySaint Titus, Sagredo Fountain, The Venetian Loggia of Candia

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The Venetian armoury (Armeria or Armarento) is situated between the Loggia and St. Titus Square.

Although it served a different purpose than the noble's club, the two buildings formed a single complex. It was built by the Venetians over a number of different periods as a place where the greater part of munitions could be stockpiled and guarded.

The building was put to similar use by the Ottomans, while also serving as a treasury where taxes gathered as part of the island's annual contribution could be kept.

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