Archaeological Site of Tylissos

Why go

Three excavated mansions reveal an elite Minoan settlement on a smaller scale than Knossos. Their rooms and associated finds shift attention from a palatial court to houses. That difference makes Tylissos valuable for understanding how important residential buildings fit into the wider Minoan landscape west of Heraklion.

What to look for

• Three mansions form the excavated site.
• Visible rooms reveal the houses' scale.

Useful to know

• Allow travel time from the city and check the official visiting schedule.

Your next visit

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