Culture - Heraklion

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Explore the Minoan Palace of Phaistos in Crete

The Palace of Phaistos is one of the most important centres of Minoan civilisation in Crete, second only in significance to Knossos, and one of the main cultural attractions of southern Heraklion

Mount Olympus summit. The "Throne of Zeus" 2.919m

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12 places in Greece that gave life to Greek mythology

Relive some of the greatest tales from Greek mythology… in the mind and then in the flesh.

If you really want to get to know Crete – its people, traditions, food, legendary lifestyle – head to its villages

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A guide to the traditions and way of life in Crete

Grand-scale archaeological monuments, rich traditions, and an insatiable appetite for food and fun are all part of the way of life in Crete.

Roman Collection of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete

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The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Telling the story of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion brings to life more than 5,500 years of history, from Neolithic times to the Minoans and beyond

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A tour of Knossos Palace in Crete

Discover the splendour of Knossos Palace, near Heraklion, where the greatest civilisation of Minoan Crete ruled almost 4,000 years ago and where Theseus killed the legendary Minotaur in King Minos’ labyrinth

Culture - Heraklion

Explore the Minoan Palace of Phaistos in Crete

12 places in Greece that gave life to Greek mythology

A guide to the traditions and way of life in Crete

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

A tour of Knossos Palace in Crete

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