1. Minoan Civilization on Crete
(Crete History/Articles)

Minoan Civilization on Crete The Minoan civilization were a pre-Hellenic Bronze Age civilization in Crete in the Aegean Sea The Minoans were a pre-Hellenic Bronze Age civilization in Crete in the Aege

2. Heraklion
(Crete/Articles)

...isit in Heraclion is Knossos.   Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest centre of population on Crete. So it is very likely that there wa...

3. Phestos
(Places to visit on Crete/Archaeological sites on Crete)

...ata, and some ruins date back to neolithic times. Phaistos PlanThe palace, just like the other palaces of Minoan Crete, was destroyed three times before it was rebuilt on the ruins of the old building...

4. Cretan wine
(Cretan diet recipes/Cretan Recipes)

Cretan wine has a long history. Wine was certainly being made by the Minoans before 1600 BC. Wines from Crete are not listed among those specially prized in classical Greece, but under the Roman Empi

5. Chania
(Crete/Articles)

...m west of Heraklion. The must see on Chania is the Old Harbor.     Chania is the site of the Minoan settlement the Greeks called Cydonia. Some important evidence for the existence of thi...

6. Knossos
(Places to visit on Crete/Archaeological sites on Crete)

...the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete Probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. It is a popular tourist destination today, as it is near the ...

7. Rethymno
(Crete/Articles)

...out 40,000 people, . It was built in antiquity (ancient ), even though it has never been a competitive to Minoan civilization. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain a mild ...

8. Archaeological museum of Heraklion
(Places to visit on Crete/Museums of Crete)

...klion Archaeological museum of Heraklion Crete hosts the most important and representative finds of the Minoan civilization. The foundation of the first museum (1904-1912) is owed to the efforts of...

9. Tylissos
(Places to visit on Crete/Archaeological sites on Crete)

... the 14th century B.C. and reinhabited in historic times as is attested by ruins of later houses over the Minoan ones. Tylissos was excavated by Joseph Chatzidakis in 1902-1913. In 1954, in the course...

10. Crete holidays
(Crete/Articles)

...ost significant of the Greek islands since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.    There are many reasons that made Creta one of the top holida...

11. Komos Beach on Matala
(Places to visit on Crete/Beaches on Crete)

The Komos beach on South Crete, Ceturues ago there was an old minoan port  Located between Matala and Kalamaki on South Crete, is one of the most beautifull beach in Crete.  It is full of

12. Crete History
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...rsquo;daughter, he managed to kill Minotaur and find his way out of the labyrinth. Crete is where the Minoan civilization started, one of the most important civilizations of the world (2600-1150 B...

13. Museums of Crete
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... Archaeological Museum of Heraklio It houses the most important and representative finds of the Minoan civilization. The foundation of the first museum (1904-1912) is owed to the efforts of ...

14. Crete travel guide
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...ost significant of the Greek islands since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.  There are many reasons that made Crete one of the top holiday desti...

15. Crete History
(Static Content)

...rsquo;daughter, he managed to kill Minotaur and find his way out of the labyrinth. Crete is where the Minoan civilization started, one of the most important civilizations of the world (2600-1150 B...

16. Museums of Crete
(Static Content)

... Archaeological Museum of Heraklio It houses the most important and representative finds of the Minoan civilization. The foundation of the first museum (1904-1912) is owed to the efforts of ...

17. Crete travel guide
(Static Content)

...ost significant of the Greek islands since European culture first developed here over 4000 years with the Minoan civilisation.  There are many reasons that made Crete one of the top holiday desti...

18. Minoan Lines
(Web Links / Ferries on Crete)

The best Ferries on Crete. Minoan Lines