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Steeped in mythology, legends and a fascinating history and boasting more attractions than any other Greek Island, sightseeing in Crete takes travellers through the ages.With so many places of historical interest, highlights include the impressive Palace of Knossos, the Cave of Zeus, located on the slopes of Mount Ida where Rhea hid baby Zeus from Cronos, the Monastery of Arkadi just south of Rethymno, the remains of Gortyna 28 miles (45km) from Heraklion, and the Palace complex of Phaistos in the south, which was destroyed by an earthquake in the late Bronze Age and later rebuilt. The Archaeological Museum and Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion are also worth a visit - the artefacts will astound you.
The sun-drenched sandy beaches on Crete aren't too shabby either and the surrounding scenery is breathtaking with beautiful mountains and gorges in the Samaria Gorge National Park in Chania that any hiker will simply adore. On the east of the island, the tiny town of Sitia is worth a peek for its picturesque port, making a great place to stop for a lunch.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
A visit to the Minoan palace at Knossos should be complemented with a visit to the wonderful Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. Thousands of artefacts depicting the intriguing Minoan culture are on display, from magnificent bull-headed drinking vessels to the mysterious Phaistos disk inscribed with... see full details
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