A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one ...

THE excavations at Knossos were described by Sir Arthur Evans in detailed reports which appeared in the Annual of the British School at Athens from 1900 to 1905, and were reviewed from time to ...

daily. Tickets are €6 EUR and a combination ticket, which includes admission to the Palace of Knossos, is €10 EUR. Recent visitors highly recommend visiting both of these places, as some ...

They were known as the Minoans after their famous king, Minos. Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation grew rich on trade and they built ...