Knossos Palace
Discover Ancient Greek civilization and its architecture starting at Knossos Palace, vital during Classical and Roman eras. Built 3700 years ago, it remains significant today. Explore the Throne of King Minos, Minoan Civilization murals, and more in this historic site.
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About Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient Minoan civilization. It is the largest Bronze Age archeological site in Crete and features labyrinthine passageways adorned with vibrant frescoes that depict scenes from everyday life in Minoan times.
Address
Knossos 714 09, Greece
Founded by
Sir Arthur Evans
Visitor’s per year
1000000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Why visit Knossos Palace?
Did you know?
- Knossos Palace is renowned as the place where Linear A writing originated. It is an ancient script that, intriguingly, remains only partially deciphered to this day.
- Remarkably advanced for its time, Knossos Palace had an intricate plumbing system featuring clay pipes and drainage channels.
- Minoan society held a deep appreciation for artistic expression, and Knossos was its grand canvas. Artisans showcased their exceptional craftsmanship and creativity through exquisite pottery, intricate jewelry, and stunning metalwork found within the palace grounds.
- Evidence suggests that Knossos, along with other settlements, faced destruction due to a massive volcanic eruption on the nearby island of Santorini. This natural disaster reshaped the landscape and spelled the decline of the Minoan civilization.
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Yessica
The palace was great, a lit bit more of information in the place would be perfect though, and also more books in spanish on the palace store.
The ticketing experience wss friendly, easy and quick.
Gloria
The tour itself is magnificent, but the audio guide on the mobile is indispensable to make it perfect. We enjoyed it very much. The voice was pleasant, the story told with sympathy, and the story she told was truthful and entertaining. Everything was perfect.
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Dolne
Belgium
+ Hôtel magnifique , très propre , nourriture variée et très bonne, personnel très aimable, plusieurs piscines et restaurants,
- pas de lit King size, pas de sport football pour adultes, pas d'activité le dimanche et peu d'animation le soir pour les adultes, piscine froide pour l Aqua Park
John
United States
Konossos was great, very easy to enter, the audio guide worked perfect, and the efollow-on to the museum was a highlight.
Loic
Arrival at the site was included in the Costa tour. But the ticket to get back to the temple was taken on the bus taking us there.
The queue cutter saved us time. Private guides and audio guides are available all along the line.
Hats, cream and refreshments are important, especially in summer (July).
Attractive souvenir store: books, children's exercise books and souvenirs sorted by language (including French).
Tip: take the tour and the main passage
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Eleonora
Italy
Fantastic experience. I recommend taking the guide because it is worth it especially being an archaeological site and not a museum, so more difficult to "understand" just walking around without anyone explaining! Also, the guide spoke in Italian and was great and very nice! My 23 year old boyfriend and I didn't know that under 25 we didn't pay for the ticket..luckily they pointed it out to us there and by swapping with another 'older couple we got our money back and paid for the guide instead which I repeat was a very good choice, if you choose to visit the palace of Knossos take it! I am very satisfied with the experience. We did not queue at the entrance and everything was great.
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