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Explorez 7 monuments, sites et attractions à Heraklion, Greece. Des incontournables aux perles cachées — sélectionnés à partir de vraies expériences de voyageurs.
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Site officielHouses the most important and representative finds from Minoan civilisation and excavations across the island of Crete. Highlights include statues of the Snake Goddess, the famous Bull-Leaping Fresco, the enigmatic and mysterious Phaistos Disk, and Minoan seals and jewellery. Also includes a number of finds from Classical Greek and Roman periods.…
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The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the world's great museums, embodying a whole splendid vanished culture. At least two hours should be allowed to see it, and it could easily take longer. For those particularly interested in that culture, it will be worthwhile to make two visits to the museum, one before, and one after, visiting Knossos and other Minoan sites: seeing the museum first will enhance your understanding of the sites, and after seeing the sites, you'll be better able to understand the artifacts in the museum when you return.
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The Minoan '''Palace of Knossos'''
Site officielKnossos (Greek Κνωσός, the accent is on the second syllable) is the site of the most important and best known Minoan palace complex in Crete. It is located 5 km (3 mi) south of Heraklion. According to tradition, Knossos was the seat of the legendary Cretan king Minos.…
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The palace is also connected to other legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, as well as the story of Daidalos and Ikaros. Excavation has revealed that the site was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period (7000-3000 B.C.) until Roman times.
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CretAquarium Thalassocosmos
Site officielThe biggest aquarium in the Eastern Mediterranean. Located about 14 km east of Heraklion on the National Road (signposted) or by Cretan Intercity Bus (tel +30 2810 246530); for more information call the Reception number, above.
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Koules
Site officielKoules (Greek: Κούλες) is a Venetian fortress in the harbour. It is a long walk out to the end of the pier which extends past the fort, but it offers nice views out to Mediterranean and back to the harbour.
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St Minas Cathedral
(Greek: Άγιος Μηνάς)
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- Heraklion
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Heraklion has 7 documented sights including Heraklion Archaeological Museum, The Minoan '''Palace of Knossos''', CretAquarium Thalassocosmos. Use the list above to plan your itinerary.
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