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The center of Minoan civilization and capital of ancient Crete, excavated from 1900 onward, it is part of the 'Minoan Palatial Centres' inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2025.
Official sitewww.visitgreece.gr →One of Greece's largest museums, it holds the world's most complete collection of Minoan art, including the original frescoes from the Palace of Knossos.
Official siteheraklionmuseum.gr →An annual festival held in July, showcasing award-winning Cretan products, particularly local wine, amid music and gastronomy.
Official sitecretandietfestival.gr →Summer patron saint festivals bringing the whole community together around music played on the Cretan lyra, dances such as the pentozali, and improvised songs (mantinades).
Official sitewww.visitgreece.gr →