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› Herakleion Archaeological Museum Herakleion Archaeological Museum Iraklion view position on Satellite map
Xanthoudidou St. tel. +30 2810 226092/226470
The most magnificent collection of Minoan art and culture in the world, unique in beauty and completeness is housed in this museum. The exhibiton of the museum is organized in chronological order, ranging from the Neolithic period to the Roman era (4th century A.D.) and geographically, according to the provenance of the finds.
› Knossos - Palace and Archaeological site Knossos -  Palace and Archaeological site Temenos,Iraklion view position on Satellite map
The famous Palace of king Minos and the centre of the Minoan civilisation 5km south of Iraklion. The Great Palace covered an area of 20.000 sq. meters and had 1.400 rooms. Every section of the Palace had a specific use. In the west side of the Palace were the chambers of the ceremonies, of the administration and of the public storehouse...
› Iraklion town (Heraklion, Herakleion) Iraklion town (Heraklion, Herakleion) Temenos, Iraklion view position on Satellite map
Iraklion (Heraklion or Herakleion) is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region and the economic centre of the island. The first European civilisation, the Minoan civilisation, flourished on this land 5000 years ago. Currently the population of Iraklion is approximately 150.000 people. It is a very dynamic and cosmopolitan town, Expand
› Phaistos Palace and Archaeological Site Phaistos Palace and Archaeological Site Phaistos (Messara plain- area of Tymbaki) view position on Satellite map
The archaeological site, the palace, the findings - The Festos Disc. According to mythology, Phaistos (or Festos) was the seat of king Radamanthis, brother of king Minos. It was also the city that gave birth to the great wise man and soothsayer Epimenidis, one of the seven wise men of the ancient world.
Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed ruins of the Neolithic times (3.000 B.C.).
› Moires town Kenouriou county, Messara view position on Satellite map
The administrative center of the Messara Valley. Moires is the biggest town in the Messara Valley with a population of approximately 5000 people. It has a police station, magistrate's court,post office, public PTT office, health center, and offices of most Greek major banks.
› Gortys archaeological site Gortys archaeological site Gortys, Agioi Deka view position on Satellite map
Located in the valley of Messara, Gortys is a must visit for all visitors to Crete. It was inhabited during Bronze Age times, but its rise to glory came almost a millennium after the downfall of the 'Minoans'. Gortys was a prosperous city from around the middle of the 5th century BC through to the early 9th century AD, when it was finally destroyed by the Saracens (824AD), never to be rebuilt.
› Viannos town & area Viannos town & area Iraklion, Viannos view position on Satellite map
Historical place with outstanding natural beauty, unspoiled villages and great beaches. The town of Ano Viannos is built amphitheatrically on the southern slopes of Dikti mountain at 560 m. above sea in a distance of 65km from Iraklion and 40km from Ierapetra. It preserves the traditional character with the narrow paved streets, the stone built houses - especially the "Plaka' quarter - the old kefeneios with tables under the plane trees and old churches such as Agios Georgios and Agia Pelagia with wall paintings dating back to the 14th century. There are a few accommodation facilities, banks, medical center, taverns, gas stations, shops etc. Ano Viannos is the seat of the municipality of Viannos.
› Iraklion Old Town Map and Virtual Tour Temenos, Iraklion 
An interactive map of the old town, with tourist information, sights, streets, hotels, monuments, historical facts and lots of pictures. A valuable guide for the visitors to the city of Iraklion. (Requires Flash)
› Hersonissos Limin Hersonissos Limin Pediada, North - East Iraklion view position on Satellite map
The most popular tourist resort in Crete. Nice beaches, sights and facilities for all tastes and ages. Together with Malia, are the party places for young visitors. Close to Hersonissos there are three small traditional village, those of Piskopiano, Koutouloufari and Old Hersonissos.
› Malia Town Malia Town Pediada, North - East Iraklion view position on Satellite map
The famous tourist resort with all types of accommodations. Great beaches and a lively party atmosphere particularly in August. Becomes pretty quiet and peaceful during the rest of the season and there is a nice and picturesque part of the old village that preserves the traditional character. Malia has also a significant agricultural production and is famous for its bananas, potatoes and bottled water.
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