Ausgrabungsstätten

Knossos, Phaistos and more

Minoan palaces and ancient cities. Sites are mostly open-air with little shade: go early, wear a hat and consider a guide to bring the ruins to life.

3 Orte

Chania 6 Rethymno 5 Heraklion 19 Lasithi 18

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The largest Bronze Age site on Crete and the ceremonial and political heart of Minoan civilisation.

Ausgrabungsstätten · Heraklion

Ancient cave of the goddess of childbirth.

Höhlen · Heraklion

A Minoan villa full of ceremonial axes.

Ausgrabungsstätten · Heraklion

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