Heraklion Old Town
Heraklion's old town is enclosed by massive Venetian walls with the Koules fortress guarding the old harbor. The fortress exterior is free to see (interior paid, cheap).
Museum in Heraklion
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses the most important collection of Minoan art in the world, including the Snake Goddess figurines, the Phaistos Disc, and the Bull-Leaping fresco. Entry is paid (combined ticket with Knossos saves money). Budget travelers visit the museum before or after Knossos and see the artifacts that bring the palace ruins to life.
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Knossos
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete, the legendary palace of King Minos and the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Entry is paid.
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