The Palace of Knossos is the largest of the Minoan palaces ... as part of educational excursions," said Vasiliki Sythiakaki, the head of the Heraklion Antiquities Ephorate, according to SKAI.

Knossos is located about 3 miles south of Heraklion (city buses run regularly from Bus Station A). Make sure to budget a good chunk of time as the Palace of Knossos is a large site that begs for ...

This island is home to one of the world's best beach which was famously visited by the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana ...

Although many Minoan structures have been given the secular term “palace,” researchers ... B.C., this statue was found at Knossos and is now at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.

Recent visitors highly recommend visiting both of these places, as some artifacts featured were excavated from the Palace of Knossos. Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch (131 reviews ...

History enthusiasts can explore ancient landmarks like the Knossos Minoan Palace, and there are various hiking trails at scenic gorges like Samaria. In the heart of the city, the Heraklion ...