Land of Myths – ancient Crete featured post, Guides, Historical sites Before spending your vacation on our island, read the captivating mythology of this special place and get ready to immerse yourself in a unique
Tholos tomb of Kamilari Archaeological sites The Kamilari tomb was the largest and best-preserved of three tholos tombs found in the area when the Italian School carried out excavations in
The Palace of Phaistos Archaeological sites The palace of Phaistos is one of the most important Minoan palaces and with approx. 18,000 m² the second largest after that of Knossos.
Kommos excavation Archaeological sites The Minoan settlement of Kommos lies 5 kilometers south-west of Agia Triada and six kilometers south-west of Phaistos. The settlement is situated on a small hill next
Agia Triada Archaeological sites Just a few kilometers west of the palace of Phaistos you can visit the ruins of the royal villa, the small Minoan palace in
Gortyna Archaeological sites The apostle Paul preached here and the city is known for its text of the law carved in stone, the oldest text found in