Palace of Knossos, Bronze Age palace in Heraklion, Greece.
The Palace of Knossos extends over 20,000 square meters with multiple levels, corridors, courtyards, and storage areas arranged in a complex architectural layout.
Built around 1650 BCE, the palace served as the center of Minoan civilization until a fire destroyed it in 1350 BCE, marking the end of its reign.
The palace walls contain detailed frescoes depicting nature scenes and ceremonial events, revealing the sophisticated artistic practices of Minoan society.
Visitors need to purchase tickets online before arrival due to high demand, with combined passes available for both the palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
The palace features three separate water management systems that demonstrate advanced engineering capabilities for the Bronze Age period.
Location: Heraklion Municipality
Inception: 1650 BCE
Part of: Knossos
GPS coordinates: 35.29793,25.16314
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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Knossos
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Knossos excavations
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Throne Room, Knossos
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Venetian city walls
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Anemospilia
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Eileithyia Cave
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Megaro Fytaki
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Bebo Fountain
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Georgiadis Park
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Karydaki aqueduct
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Aqueduct of Agia Irini
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St Matthew of the Sinaites, Heraklion
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Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, Irakleio
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Saint Andrew church
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Agia Sofia church
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Lady of the Crusades
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Sculpture, Meeting of Theotokopoulos, Kazantzakis, Kornaros, Irakleio
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Bust of Arthur Evans, Knosos
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Bust of Nikos Kazantzakis, Irakleio
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South house in Knossos
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Ktirio Klironomon Stefanos Miliara
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Fountain of Chaniali
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Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
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Nomarchia of Irakleio
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Bust of Ioannis Daskalogiannis, Heraklion
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Fountain of Bembo and Turkish Sebilhane
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The Unknown Soldier memorial, Irakleio
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