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Minoan Villa of the Lilies
The Villa of the Lilies is an excavated Minoan house at Amnisos, named for wall paintings found there. On site, rooms and passages reveal its footprint.
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The name comes from wall paintings of lilies found at the Amnisos villa, but those paintings are displayed away from the site. Here, rooms, passages and the house footprint are the direct evidence. Reading that layout offers a different experience from the nearby beach and gives the famous frescoes a physical setting.
What to look for
Rooms and passages outline the house.
The excavated footprint lies near Amnisos Beach.
Useful to know
Confirm access before travelling specifically for the ruins; the fresco is displayed away from the site.
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Outdoor visit · 20–40 min
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