Daedalus and Icarus are the famous myth tied to Knossos, where the master craftsman built the labyrinth and his son fell flying too near the sun. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The legend connects to the very fabric of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the myth, who Daedalus was, … Read more
The labrys, the Minoan double axe, was a sacred symbol found throughout Knossos, carved on walls and offered in shrines. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The double axe is one of the defining symbols of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the labrys is, its religious meaning, the Hall … Read more
Minoan pottery ranges from the delicate polychrome Kamares ware to lively marine designs and giant storage jars, prized across the ancient world. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Pottery fills the storerooms and museum collections tied to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what Minoan pottery is known for, the famous … Read more
The Minoan snake goddess is the famous faience figurine from Knossos, a bare-breasted female holding snakes, a powerful image of Minoan religion. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The snake goddess is among the most iconic finds from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what she is, what the snakes mean, … Read more
Minoan religion centred on a powerful goddess, the sacred bull and the double axe, with worship in palace shrines, peak sanctuaries and sacred caves. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Religion shaped life at the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what we know of Minoan religion, the goddess and the snake … Read more
The fall of Knossos came through earthquakes, the Thera eruption, a Mycenaean takeover and final destruction by fire, ending Minoan power. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The destruction is a key chapter in the story of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover how the palace fell, the role of earthquakes, … Read more
A Knossos audio guide lets you explore the Minoan palace at your own pace, with commentary on each area through your phone or a device. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. An audio guide is a flexible, affordable way to understand the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it offers, how … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Rethymno means a moderate drive east along the north coast, best done as an organized tour or a self-drive. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Rethymno sits along the coast from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit, organized tours, driving and the bus, … Read more
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum holds the world’s finest Minoan collection, including the original Knossos frescoes, the snake goddess and the Phaistos Disc. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The museum is the essential companion to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the museum is, its highlights, the star Minoan masterpieces … Read more
The Queen’s Megaron at Knossos is the elegant royal apartment famed for its dolphin fresco and an early bathroom with a clay tub. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Queen’s Megaron is one of the most charming spaces in the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, the dolphin … Read more