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Step into the cradle of European civilization at Knossos, the legendary palace of King Minos and heart of the ancient Minoan world, where the sprawling multi-level complex—Europe’s oldest city and largest Bronze Age archaeological site—unfolds with its iconic red-and-blue frescoes of bull-leapers, dolphins, and processions, the famous Throne Room with its alabaster seat flanked by griffin reliefs, and the intricate labyrinth of over 1,300 rooms, courtyards, and storerooms that inspired the myth of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth. Wander the partially reconstructed palace with its grand central courtyard, sophisticated drainage systems, and vivid wall paintings that still glow after 4,000 years, explore the nearby Heraklion Archaeological Museum for the original frescoes and the enigmatic Phaistos Disc, or simply soak in the olive-scented air and distant views of Mount Psiloritis while reflecting on the birthplace of Western civilization—all just 5 km from Heraklion on the enchanting island of Crete.
Savor fresh Cretan dakos salad, honey-drizzled yogurt with walnuts, grilled octopus, and crisp local raki amid warm Cretan hospitality, ancient stones underfoot, and the unmistakable sense of standing where myth and history were born.
Knossos isn’t just ruins—it’s the living origin of European culture, Minoan mystery, and Cretan soul—plan your Knossos adventure today!
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