Telling the story of Crete, from Neolithic times to the extraordinary Minoans and beyond, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion brings to life more than
Minoan
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
In Greek mythology, Europa was the mother of King Minos of Crete, after whom the continent Europe is named. Many myths and legends of
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.
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
Just a few kilometers west of the palace of Phaistos you can visit the ruins of the royal villa, the small Minoan palace in
The apostle Paul preached here and the city is known for its text of the law carved in stone, the oldest text found in