The Palace of Knossos is located just south of modern-day Heraklion near the north coast of Crete. Built by a civilization that we call the Minoans, it covers about 150,000 square feet (14,000 ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to ...

The Palace of Knossos is ranked #4 out of 9 things to do in Crete. See pictures and our review of The Palace of Knossos.

Your essential guide to exploring Crete, Greece. Uncover Minoan history, breathtaking landscapes (Samaria Gorge, Balos), unique beaches, delicious food, and lively nightlife.

At Knossos he hired both Muslim and Christian workmen. Once a year he made them dance together in the ruins, a private reconciliation effort after a brutal episode of ethnic cleansing in Crete.

Vol. 12, KNOSSOS: PALACE, CITY, STATE (2004), pp. 581-610 (30 pages) Published By: British School at Athens. https://www. jstor.org /stable/40960817. Cite . Subscribe to JPASS Unlimited reading + 10 ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.