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Spilia

Spilia is a hamlet in , . Spilia is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Knossos and Throne Room.

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 .

Castle
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is a castle, which is situated 3 km southwest of Spilia.

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.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 3 km southwest of Spilia.

Spilia

Latitude
35.287° or 35° 17′ 13″ north
Longitude
25.1663° or 25° 9′ 59″ east
Elevation
131 metres (430 feet)
Open location code
8G7775P8+RG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1211150368
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
8560044
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In Other Languages

From German to Russian—“Spilia” goes by many names.
  • German: “Spilia”
  • Greek: “Spília”
  • Greek: “Σπήλια”
  • Russian: “Спилиа/Спилия”

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Localities in the Area

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