Attraction
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion, Crete
About Palace of Knossos
Knossos is the largest Minoan palace complex on Crete, excavated from 1900 onwards by Arthur Evans. It lies about 5 km south of Heraklion city centre and is managed by the Greek Ministry of Culture; opening hours and tickets are published on the official archaeological sites portal.
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More to see around 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 doVisit Knossos and the Heraklion museum
Pair the Minoan palace with the museum in Heraklion that holds its finds.
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 Palace of Knossos worth visiting?
- Palace of Knossos is one of the attraction highlights we list in Crete. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Palace of Knossos?
- 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 Palace of Knossos?
- 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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