• The fortress of Fortetza, built between 1573 and 1583. The walls of the fortress are protected by four bulwarks and on the inside you can still see some old reservoirs, as well as the administrational headquarters of the Venetians.
• The old turkish jailhouse near Fortetza.
• The Archaeological Museum, housing findings that cover all the historical and pre-historical periods of the island, along with a small egyptian collection.
• The Venetsianiki Lodgia (Venetian Lodge) built in the 17th century. That’s where all of the sovereigns and the aristocrats would socialize and entertain themselves. There was a stock market there too. Nowadays it houses the Public Library.
• The Venetian Rimondi fountain, near the Petichaki square. The water gushes out of lion’s mouths set amidst Corinthian columns.
• The church of Agios Fragiskos (Saint Frances) in the old part of the city and the church of Kiras ton Aggelon (Our Lady of the Angels)
• The minarets of Neradges and Megali Porta, presenting great architectural interest.
• The women-only Monastery of Agia Irini (Santa Irene) built in 980. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the island.

• East of the city you will find one of the longest sandy beaches in Crete contrary to the western shores that are very steep and rocky. The beach of Petries is the only exception.