Knossos Palace
Ancient city · Knossos
A fascinating Minoan archaeological site showcasing the heart of Crete's ancient culture.
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Plan a free trip to HeraklionUpdated: 2026-10-18
Heraklion, the capital of Crete, is a vibrant city blending rich history with a modern Mediterranean atmosphere. Visit to explore the magnificent remnants of the Minoan civilization, enjoy beautiful beaches, and authentic tavernas.
Things to do in Heraklion include Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Rocca a Mare. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A fascinating Minoan archaeological site showcasing the heart of Crete's ancient culture.
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One of Greece's most important museums, housing a rich collection of Minoan artifacts from Knossos and other sites.
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The Koules or Castello a Mare is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It was built by the Republic of Venice in the early 16th century, and is still in good condition today.
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A beautiful 17th-century Venetian fountain, an iconic landmark in the heart of the city.
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Hagios Titos, or the Cathedral of Saint Titus, stands in Heraklion on Crete as a Greek Orthodox church named for the saint. The present domed building went up in 1869 as the Yeni Cami mosque, replacing one lost in the 1856 earthquake, returned to Christian use in 1925 and became the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Crete in 2013.
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Remnants of the impressive city walls from the Venetian period, offering walking paths and viewpoints.
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A museum showcasing the history of Crete from the Byzantine period to the present day.
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Spinalonga Island lies in the Gulf of Elounda off north-eastern Crete, within the municipality of Agios Nikolaos in Lasithi. Its neighbour is the town of Plaka, in the Kalydon area, while a nearby peninsula bears the same name, so the two are often confused.
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Lasithi Plateau is a high plateau in the east of Crete, Greece, inside the Lasithi regional unit. It is endorheic, meaning that its waters have no outlet to the sea.
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Psychro Cave is a sacred cave of the ancient Minoans, on the Lasithi plateau in the east of Crete. Early in the 20th century several scholars identified the cave with Dikte, a name some ancient authors used for the place where Zeus was raised.
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Agia Pelagia Beach is a popular seaside resort in the municipality of Malevizi, located 23 km northwest of Heraklion, Crete's capital city. Historically a tiny fishing village used by residents of the nearby village of Achlada to cultivate crops, it has developed into a bustling tourist destination.
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Here is what 3 days in Heraklion look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Rocca a Mare, Morosini Fountain, Hagios Titos church, Venetian Walls of Heraklion and 9 more. Knossos Palace: A fascinating Minoan archaeological site showcasing the heart of Crete's ancient culture.
Day 1: CretAquarium, Knossos Palace, Agia Pelagia Beach. Day 2: 25th of August Street, Natural History Museum of Crete, Hagios Titos church, Morosini Fountain. Day 3: Venetian City wall, Historical Museum of Crete.
Museums worth visiting in Heraklion: Heraklion Archaeological Museum (City Center), Historical Museum of Crete (City Center) and Natural History Museum of Crete (City Center).
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