The Bull’s-Head Rhyton of Knossos is a carved stone ritual vessel shaped as a bull’s head, one of the masterpieces of Minoan art. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Bull’s-Head Rhyton is among the most celebrated treasures linked to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, how it … 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 Prince of the Lilies is a famous Knossos fresco of a striding figure crowned with lilies and feathers, long a symbol of the palace. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Prince of the Lilies is among the best-known images from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, … 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 Knossos frescoes are the vivid Minoan wall paintings of bull-leapers, dolphins and elegant figures, with the originals kept in the Heraklion museum. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The frescoes are among the treasures of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are, the most famous scenes, how they … Read more