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Palea Fortetsa

Palea Fortetsa is a neighborhood in , . Palea Fortetsa is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the village .
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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 .

Sports venue
Photo: Georgekok-Greece, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, 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 3½ km northeast of Palea Fortetsa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Agia Irini Spilia and Vasilies.

Hamlet
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Palea Fortetsa.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 3½ km south of Palea Fortetsa.

Village
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 4 km southeast of Palea Fortetsa.

Palea Fortetsa

Latitude
35.30027° or 35° 18′ 1″ north
Longitude
25.14837° or 25° 8′ 54″ east
Open location code
8G77842X+48
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2334226229
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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In Other Languages

From German to Greek—“Palea Fortetsa” goes by many names.
  • German: “Palea Fortetsa”
  • Greek: “Παλαιά Φορτέτσα”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Νέα Φορτέτσα and Knossos.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Inadiye fortress and Άγιος Ευμένιος.

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