Chania - Knossos Palace Guided Tour

Knossos is the site of the most important and better-known palace of Minoan
civilization. According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary king Minos. The
Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth
with the Minotaur and the story of Daedalus and Icarus.
Knossos was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. Arthur Evans conducted
systematic excavations at the site between 1900 and 1931, bringing to light the
palace, a large section of the Minoan city, and the cemeteries.

History is very much alive in the old town of Heraklion, just like in most Greek cities.From the old Venetian Harbour, the August 25th Street, leads to the old town's center. The central square while surrounded by cafes, stores and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by Morozini the venetian governor in 1628. The Town Hall, is today housed in the Venetian Loggia, a building from the same era and next to it is located the cathedral of Saint Titos, an exceptional monument from the Byzantine era.