Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion: A Fascinating Journey Through Cretan History. If you’re curious about Crete’s rich past, the Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion is honestly a great […]
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Crete Aquarium at Gournes. The Crete Aquarium is the most spectacular marine aquarium on Crete with many aquariums, some of them huge. At Gournes, 10 miles (ca. 16 km) east
Matala is a quaint seaside village located on the southern coast of Crete, near the ancient city of Phaistos. This charming location is steeped in history and natural beauty, making
In the south of central Crete: Palace of Festos above the Mesara plain. Palace of Phaistos Overview The Palace of Phaistos is one of the most significant archaeological sites on
Malia stands on Crete for sun, beach, quad bikes and parties all night. Old town, beaches, Overview and orientation and hotels at Malia and Stalis. Malia is possibly the most
Hersonisos is one of the best developed resorts on Crete. History, the resort today, esplanade, Lychnostatis Open-Air Museum, Aqua World, Acqua Plus, Piskopiano and surroundings, Museum of Rural Life and
Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Sights in the old town, Square of the Lions, Titus church, harbour with fortress Koules, the huge city wall, churches, museums and hotels. Heraklion (Iraklion)
Gortys, the destroyed Roman city on Crete. The provincial capital was never rebuilt after the destruction by the Saracens and the ruins are in the state they were in 1,200
The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is the second largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world, as it is the only one in which the
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Sightseeing of the wine region south of Heraklion: the Aqueduct, burial ground at Fourni, Arhanes and Minoan megaron of Vathypetro. Arhanes, south of Heraklion Sightseeing south of Heraklion: Aqueduct of
The Natural History Museum in Heraklion and the habitats of Crete. Natural History Museum of Heraklion The Natural History Museum is spectacularly housed in the converted former power plant of
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Visit to the Palace of Malia. Visit to the Palace of Malia A turn-off left behind the modern town of Malia on the highway from Heraklion to Aghios Nikolaos ends
Knossos, the largest Minoan palace on Crete. Its history, excavations and restorations with a visit of the palace grounds together with many pictures and video. Palace of Knossos Knossos is
