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Experience Knossos Palace which is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture. Knossos is the birthplace of Minoan civilization and the origin of the myth of labyrinth. It contains the largest of the Minoan palaces which dated back to 2000 B.C. that has been partially restored.
Excavated in the early 20th century by the great English archaeologist Arthur Evans. The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. Built 3700 years ago, is over 1000 pieces.
This palace was even a health system and was decorated with impressive murals. The throne of King Minos is still intact.
The city of Knossos remained important through the Classical and Roman periods, but its population shifted to the new town of Chandax (modern Heraklion) during the 9th century AD. By the 13th century, it was called Makryteikhos 'Long Wall'; the bishops of Gortyn continued to call themselves Bishops of Knossos until the 19th century. Today, the name is used only for the archaeological site.
Important information
You can enter the monument 15 minutes before or after your selected time slot.
Audioguide(optional): in English
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- Tickets
Not included
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Location
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- Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. It is mandatory to provide contact details (phone number and email) when booking. You will receive your tickets via email 24 hours prior to the service date.
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- Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.
