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Heraklion, Crete Heraklion is Crete's largest city and a practical base for the Minoan sites around it. Its museum and nearby Knossos make a strong cultural pairing.
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Why go The city gives ancient Crete a useful sequence: see objects from the island's archaeological sites in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, then visit the palace remains at Knossos just outside town. Heraklion also provides a city setting before excursions into Crete's mountains or along its coast.
What to look for Heraklion Archaeological Museum's Minoan collections Knossos palace remains near the city A city base for exploring central Crete Useful to know Set aside separate time for the museum and Knossos; one explains details that are harder to read in the other. Photo gallery 1 01 Previous photo Next photo
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