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There are lots of fascinating attractions on the island of Crete, many date back to the Minoan Civilization including the Palace of knossos, Fragokastello Castle and, Gortyn.

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Palace of Knossos

The Palace of Knossos is a landmark of the Minoan Civilisation, it is said to be the palace of King Minos and is a remarkable place to visit. The site was excavated in the beginning of the 20th century and covers an area of 20,000 square meters and h...

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

The Kazantzakis Museum is dedicated to the famous Cretan author Kazantzakis, the museum has the original scripts of the author which are well preserved, it also displays the work of the author in eight different languages. Kazantzakis Museum displays...

Lasithi Plateau

The Lasithi Windmills are a major attraction in Lasithi Plateau, there are around 10,000 windmills here, these windmills were designed in 1464 by Venetian engineers for the purpose of irrigation. Only a few of these windmills are in working condition...

Gortyn

Gortyn, known as Gortys in the olden times, and was once a very important Roman town of Crete, it is believed that Zeus brought Europa to Gortyn after abducting her. The town was named Gortyn after the brave hero Gortyn who was the son of Minos's bro...

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The Palace of Knossos is a landmark of the Minoan Civilisation, it is said to be the palace of King Minos and is a remarkable place to visit.

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Fragokastello, also known as "castle of the Franks", and is situated 11 kilometres east of Chora Sfakion.

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The Lasithi Windmills are a major attraction in Lasithi Plateau, there are around 10,000 windmills.

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Gortyn, known as Gortys in the olden times, and was once a very important Roman town of Crete.

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Phaistos, also known as Festos, and was the most powerful city during the Minoan civilization.

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The Kazantzakis Museum is dedicated to the famous Cretan author Kazantzakis, the museum has the original scripts of the author which are well preserved.

[ Kazantzakis Museum - info ]