Crete: Knossos Palace Guided Tour Exclusively in French｜Greece

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Few kilometers south of Heraklion is located Knossos, the capital of King Minos and the centre of the magnificent Minoan civilization. The visit take us back in the past around 2000 years BC. Knossos Palace, its unique architecture is famous throughout the world through the myths of Europa, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Theseus, Daedalus and Ikarus.The door of the Palace will unveil you the mysteries of the most ancient civilization of Europe, you can't miss it! In this area Knossos' architectural prowess marked a turning point for the next civilizations. The strong pillars construction process, an ingenuous drainage system, aqueducts, irrigation systems, paved roads and magnificent frescoes. You will be impressed by an advanced beautiful jewelry and a way of life you never thought possible in the dawn of history. In Heraklion you may wander around the city to see the Venetian buildings and castle, the impressive Cathedral, the famous 17th century Morozini Lion Fountain & the open street market. The visit to the town's famous Archaeological Museum, situated in the centre of the city, is a must. Heraklion's Museum is considered one of the richest in the world with the most important finds of the Minoan era (5000 BC to 395 AD) displayed.