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Ancient ruins in Crete

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    The Palace of Knossos , Knosos
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    Built over a Neolithic town, The Palace of Knossos represented the ceremonial and political center of Minoan civilization on Crete. English a
    Tours from $20
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    Palace of Faistos , Sivas
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    Get a glimpse of the life of Minoan people through a visit to the ruins of a Minoan palace. At Palace of Faistos, learn about the relationshi
    Tours from $597
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    Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera , Souda
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    Tour the remains of massive Roman water cisterns and wander through structures spanning over 2,000 years of history at Archaeological Site of
    Tours from $558
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    Malia Minoan Palace , Malia
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    Explore Malia Minoan Palace to see what's left of the palace built here several thousand years ago. The palace was constructed in 1900 BCE bu
    Tours from $66
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    Lato , Crete
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    Lato (Ancient Greek: Λατώ, romanized: Latṓ) was an ancient city of Crete, the ruins of which are located approximately 3 km from the small to
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    Ancient ruins destinations in Crete

    Knosos BEST FOR: Ruin
    Elounda BEST FOR: Island, Beach, Gift & Specialty Shop
    Rethymnon BEST FOR: Historic Site, Religious Site, Beach
    Anogia BEST FOR: Cave, Mountain, Specialty Museum
    Sivas BEST FOR: Ruin, Church
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    Crete

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    The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city. Crete is in Greece. Find what you're looking for from your Crete holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy Greece sightseeing planning tool.
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