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Grand Staircase

Grand Staircase is a ruins in , . Grand Staircase is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near .
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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
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 Grand Staircase.

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 Grand Staircase.

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

Grand Staircase

Latitude
35.29782° or 35° 17′ 52″ north
Longitude
25.16341° or 25° 9′ 48″ east
Open location code
8G7775X7+49
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1215822453
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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In Other Languages

From German to Greek—“Grand Staircase” goes by many names.
  • German: “Monumentale Treppe”
  • Greek: “το μνημειώδες κλιμακοστάσιο”

Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Magazie of the Medallion Pithoi and Central court.

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