South Propylaeum

South Propylaeum is a ruins in , . South Propylaeum 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 and ancient urban centre in , Greece. It is located within the southern periphery of , about 5 km south of the city's historic centre.

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 South Propylaeum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Agia Irini Spilia and Skalani.

Hamlet
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 2½ km southeast of South Propylaeum.

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

South Propylaeum

Latitude
35.29761° or 35° 17′ 51″ north
Longitude
25.16275° or 25° 9′ 46″ east
Open location code
8G7775X7+23
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1214548812
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From German to Greek—“South Propylaeum” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Magazie of the Medallion Pithoi and South Entrance, Prince of the Lilies.

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