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
The Minoan palaces of Crete are the great Bronze Age centres of Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Zakros, each built around a central court. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. These palaces form the wider world of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the Minoan palaces are, the four main ones, … Read more
Bull-leaping at Knossos was a daring Minoan ritual in which acrobats vaulted over charging bulls, immortalised in the famous fresco. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Bull-leaping is one of the defining images of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it was, the famous fresco, how it worked, its meaning, … Read more
Linear B at Knossos is the ancient script found on clay tablets at the palace, deciphered as an early form of Greek. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The tablets are among the most important finds from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what Linear B is, the tablets found at … Read more
Knossos vs Phaistos pits the grand, reconstructed Minoan palace against a quieter, unreconstructed site in a magnificent setting. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. This comparison helps travellers planning a Minoan trip around the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the differences, the reconstruction, the settings, whether to visit both and which … Read more
A Knossos map helps you navigate the sprawling palace, arranged around a great central court with wings of royal rooms, storerooms and shrines. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Understanding the layout makes a visit to the Palace of Knossos far less confusing. The sections below cover the overall plan, the central and … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Chania means a long trip across Crete, best done as an organized day tour or a self-drive with an early start. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Chania lies far to the west of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether it is worth the trip, organized … Read more