Since then, it has become the biggest tourist draw on Crete. Knossos is located about 3 miles south of Heraklion (city buses run regularly from Bus Station A). Make sure to budget a good chunk of ...

In 2024, the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete witnessed a surge in tourism, with the number of visitors exceeding one million and surpassing the previous record set in 2019, according to SKAI.

Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

Image caption, This is the Great Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete ... of a hill called the Acropolis and looks out over the city of Athens. The final period of Greek history is known ...

While you're likely familiar with the city of iconic Athens and its spectacular ... the ruins of the famous Palace of Knossos ...