Knossos Palace stands near Heraklion and is the largest preserved Minoan palace complex on Crete. Its network of rooms, corridors and courtyards once accommodated religious rituals, administrative work, workshops and storerooms. Walking through the remains reveals the scale and complexity of this Bronze Age centre.
The Throne Room, distinguished by its stone seat and benches, is one of the site’s most recognisable spaces. Archaeologist Arthur Evans uncovered much of the palace during the early twentieth century and reconstructed substantial sections. Its present appearance brings together original ruins and his interpretations of Minoan architecture.
The palace is closely linked with Greek myths, including King Minos, the Minotaur’s Labyrinth and the flight of Daedalus and Icarus. These stories enrich the experience of exploring Knossos, where archaeological discoveries and ancient traditions offer different ways to understand Crete’s past.
