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Knossos Palace

Knossos Palace is a palace in , . Knossos Palace is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Knossos and Throne Room.

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is a Bronze Age archaeological site in . The site was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur.

Ruins
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The was a chamber built for ceremonial purposes during the 15th century BC inside the palatial complex of , , in . It is found at the heart of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, one of the main centers of the Minoan civilization and is considered the oldest in .

Sports venue
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, or simply, Heraklion Arena, is a multi-purpose indoor arena that is located in the city of , on the island of , in Greece. is situated 3 km north of Knossos Palace.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Agia Irini Spilia and Skalani.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Knossos Palace.

Village
Prassa is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan settlement on . is situated 3½ km northeast of Knossos Palace.

Knossos Palace

Latitude
35.2982° or 35° 17′ 54″ north
Longitude
25.16342° or 25° 9′ 48″ east
Elevation
97 metres (318 feet)
Open location code
8G7775X7+79
Geo­Names ID
7521508
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