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A practical guide to Crete’s legendary Minoan palace

Palace of Knossos

Explore the Palace of Knossos, the symbolic centre of Minoan Crete, where monumental courtyards, vivid reconstructions and ancient myths bring Europe’s Bronze Age history to life.

KnossosMinoan historyarchaeologyHeraklionCreteGreek mythology
Palace of Knossos
Photo by Stefan Szankowski · Unsplash

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