West Court

West Court is a ruins in , . West Court is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Knossos and Throne Room.

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an archaeological site in that was occupied from the Neolithic through the ninth century AD. 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
Photo: Oltau, CC BY 3.0.
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 north of West Court.

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 West Court.

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

West Court

Latitude
35.29802° or 35° 17′ 53″ north
Longitude
25.16241° or 25° 9′ 45″ east
Open location code
8G7775X6+6X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1214370425
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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In Other Languages

From German to Greek—“West Court” goes by many names.
  • German: “Westhof”
  • Greek: “ΔΥΤΙΚΗ ΑΥΛΗ”

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Notable Places Nearby

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