Discover the beauty of Crete, where ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture come together. Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, hike through the stunning Samaria Gorge, or relax ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament ... Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about 3 miles ...

I’m not knocking it, there’s a time and a place for all of these things. But Crete also has Venetian old towns and ...

So what is it that makes Greece so enduringly popular ... Evans’s controversial reconstitution of the 1,300-room Palace of Knossos, it doesn’t alter the majesty of this 2000 BC Minoan site.

Long ago, a substantial ancient Greek population from the island of Crete lived in the ancient city of Daedala, located in ...

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its ... which includes admission to the Palace of Knossos, is €10 EUR. Recent visitors highly ...

Knossos Palace is a stunning site of the ancient ... If you decide to combine Crete with other islands in Greece, consider arriving in Heraklion via ferry from another island with an easy ferry ...

Minoan magnificence … Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete.Credit ... spend a few nights in Greece’s always absorbing capital, checking out the famous sights ...

Three popular hotspots have been named among the global cities most overwhelmed by tourists, and locals are becoming increasingly fed up.

The European spot with the most tourists per-capita is Heraklion in Greece ... of Crete is clear, Heraklion being rich in history and culture, boasting attractions like the Palace of Knossos ...

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important ... Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation grew rich on trade and they ...