Knossos is located about 3 miles south of Heraklion (city buses run regularly from Bus Station A). Make sure to budget a good chunk of time as the Palace of Knossos is a large site that begs for ...

The Palace of Knossos is located just south of modern-day Heraklion near the north coast of Crete. Built by a civilization that we call the Minoans, it covers about 150,000 square feet (14,000 ...

Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. ... Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum (Photo Credit: Celestyal Cruises) Whilst the island of Crete may be a ...

Exploring Crete: Your Ultimate Guide from Ancient Knossos to Stunning Balos Lagoon. By LA Times Studios Staff. Contact. Oct. 22, 2024 3 AM PT . ... Heraklion, Crete’s capital, ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to ...

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is ranked #8 out of 9 things to do in Crete. ... Tickets are € 6 EUR and a combination ticket, which includes admission to the Palace of Knossos, is ...