Knossos

Knossos is an archeological site at Heraklion, the largest city on Crete. It was the capital of Minoan Crete. According to the mythology, Knossos is home of the Minotaur, a creature part man and part bull. The site was discovered by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900s. He invested much of his money in the reconstruction of the place trying to restore some monuments to its original form.  The site was occupied by people since the Neolithic Period and since then every period left its own trave. No wonder the site is the most visited tourist attraction on Crete.

Among many monuments there is the Minoan Knossos Palace which spreads on 20,000 square meters. It has a central courtyard and it is surrounded by four wings. There is also the Little Palace, the Royal Villa that was owned by nobilities or priests. The house of frescoes contains a number of walls which are decorated with frescoes.

There are other valuable and beautiful monuments which prove why Knossos is the most visited here. History lovers will surely enjoy here.