The Central Court of Knossos is the great paved courtyard at the heart of the Minoan palace, the open space around which the whole complex was arranged. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Central Court is the organising heart of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, its … Read more
The North Entrance of Knossos is the dramatic northern approach to the palace, famous for its restored Charging Bull relief fresco above a columned passage. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The North Entrance is one of the most striking approaches to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, … Read more
The drainage and water system of Knossos was one of the most advanced in the ancient world, with terracotta pipes, stone channels and an early flushing toilet. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The drainage and water system is among the most impressive engineering achievements of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below … Read more
Minoan seals are small engraved gemstones and signet rings used at Knossos to stamp clay, serving administration while ranking among the finest Minoan miniature art. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Minoan seals are among the most exquisite small finds linked to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are … Read more
The Theatral Area at Knossos is a stepped open space at the end of the Royal Road, sometimes called the oldest theatre in Europe. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Theatral Area is one of the distinctive public spaces of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, what … Read more
The pithoi of Knossos are the giant Minoan storage jars that filled the palace magazines with oil, wine and grain. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The pithoi and storage magazines are among the most telling features of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are, what they held, where … Read more
Linear A is the undeciphered writing system of the Minoans, used at Knossos and across Crete to record an unknown language. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Linear A is one of the great mysteries connected with the Palace of Knossos and Minoan civilisation. The sections below cover what it is, what it … Read more
A lustral basin at Knossos is a small sunken room reached by a short flight of steps, thought to have served Minoan purification rituals. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The lustral basins are among the distinctive ritual features of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are, what they … Read more
The Grand Staircase at Knossos is a multi-storey stairway built around a light-well, one of the great engineering marvels of the Minoan palace. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Grand Staircase is one of the architectural highlights of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, why it is … Read more
A Knossos shore excursion is easy from a cruise calling at Heraklion, with the palace a short ride from the port. Plan excursions and tickets through My Greece Tours. Cruise passengers can readily reach the Palace of Knossos on a port call. The sections below cover whether you can visit on a cruise, ship excursions … Read more