One of the most important museums in Greece, and one the most famous museums in Europe is located in the centre of Heraklion. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion houses representative artefacts from all periods…
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NATURA 2000 areas reveal the rare beauty of Crete
Sculpted by time and six thousand years of human history, Crete’s nature is a unique treasure, a heritage that needs to be preserved for future generations. Crete’s natural environment is characterized by rich biodiversity,…
Krasi, a mountain village to explore
Crete features 650 miles of coastline, it’s a sea lover’s dream, but it is also a mountainous island, with impressive mountain landscapes and scenic villages, perfect for explorations off the beaten track. If you…
Visit the Minoan Palace of Phaistos
On top of a strategic ridge overlooking the fertile Messara Plain to the east, the largest plain in Crete, and Mount Ida to the north, the sacred mountain of Crete, lies the Minoan Palace…
Explore Chania: A walk through history
With its Venetian harbour and the beautiful ancient alleyways that surround it, a visit to Chania and its gorgeous old town is one of the highlights of any visit to Crete. One of the…
15 centuries of history in one museum: Visit the Historical Museum of Crete
Housed in a three storey neoclassical mansion of exceptional architectural beauty, having been declared a Historical Building and a Work of Art, the Historical Museum of Crete consists of 22 halls presenting Crete’s turbulent…
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