In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

A polychrome relief of a bull adorns the north entrance of the Palace of Knossos. Bull imagery saturates Cretan art, appearing in jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and painting. FUNKYSTOCK/AGE ...

Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

daily. Tickets are €6 EUR and a combination ticket, which includes admission to the Palace of Knossos, is €10 EUR. Recent visitors highly recommend visiting both of these places, as some ...

They were known as the Minoans after their legendary king, Minos. Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation grew rich on trade and they ...

They were known as the Minoans after their famous king, Minos. Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Minoan civilisation grew rich on trade and they built ...

Lying below the Palace of Knossos, the labyrinth was a place where stone corridors led nowhere, and the infamous Minotaur, half-human, half-beast lurked in the shadows. I am something of an ...

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