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Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum
Heraklion, Crete
About Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum
Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are usually visited together, since the frescoes and objects from the palace are displayed in the museum. A combined ticket is offered by the Ministry of Culture; check current hours before visiting.
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More to see around Heraklion
AttractionPalace of Knossos
The largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete and the ceremonial centre of Minoan civilisation, 5 km south of Heraklion.
VillageArchanes
A wine-producing village south of Heraklion, near the Minoan site of Anemospilia.
AttractionHeraklion Archaeological Museum
One of the most important museums in Greece, holding the main collection of Minoan art and artefacts.
Thing to doFollow the Peza wine route
Visit wineries in the Peza and Archanes area south of Heraklion.
BeachMatala Beach
A sandy bay in southern Heraklion, framed by sandstone cliffs with carved caves.
AttractionPhaistos
A Minoan palace site on a ridge above the Messara plain in southern Heraklion.
Information source: Greek Ministry of Culture · last checked 16/09/2026
Good to know
- Is Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum worth visiting?
- Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum is one of the thing to do highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Crete are busiest around midday.
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