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Heraklion | Crete, Greece

Heraklion lives up to its status as the capital of Crete, offering a wealth of holiday fun, archaeological treasures, wonderful Cretan food and a wide selection of beaches. Beware because vibrant Heraklion may just steal your heart! 🤍💙
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Knossos | Crete | Greece
Explore the much vaunted Knossos, one of the most significant sights on the island and in Greece; the most important centre of the Minoan civilisation, the palace of King Minos and the home of the myth of the Minotaur. #DiscoverGreece #Greece #travel #explore #culture #ancient #history #Crete #placestogo
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Koules Fortress | Heraklion | Crete
At the entrance of Heraklion’s Venetian harbour, the Koules Fortress (also known as Castello Del Molo or Rocca al Mare) gazes proudly out to sea. It was built by the Venetians and took its final form between the years of 1523-1540. #DiscoverGreece #Greece #Crete #placestogo #GreekIslands #summer #holidays #tips
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Exploring the Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete
Minoan myths, palatial splendour and details of everyday life and artwork from almost 4,000 years ago… visiting the Palace of Knossos is humbling in its significance. To visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos is to travel to the depths of European history. #DiscoverGreece #Greece #Crete #Knossos #travelgoal #bestplacestotravel #traveldestination #amazingplaces #placestovisit #traveltips
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Exploring the Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete
Minoan myths, palatial splendour and details of everyday life and artwork from almost 4,000 years ago… visiting the Palace of Knossos is humbling in its significance. To visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos is to travel to the depths of European history. #DiscoverGreece #Greece #Crete #Knossos #travelgoal #bestplacestotravel #traveldestination #amazingplaces #placestovisit #traveltips
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A tour of Knossos Palace | Crete, Greece
Holidays in Crete: A tour of Knossos Palace in Crete 😃 #DiscoverGreece #Greece #Crete #Knossos #travelgoals #bestplacestotravel #traveldestination #amazingplaces #placestovisit #traveltips #archaeologicaltour #amazing #landmarks #ancient #bucketlist #travelideas #destinations #placestogo #travelinspo #beautifulplaces #minoan #civilization
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Koules, Heraklion | Crete, Greece
A walking tour of Heraklion is the best way to get to know Crete’s lively capital city, with amazing history, great food and hospitable locals all year round.💛🩵 #DiscoverGreece #Heraklion #Crete #walkingtour #summer #bucketlist #travel
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Hello world! 🌍 We’re letting you in on the secret of some of Heraklion's best under-the-radar beaches so you can add them to your summer wish list.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Share responsibly ✨⁠ #discovergreece ⁠photos// @giannis_tsoumetis
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Matala beach | Heraklion, Greece
Let us introduce you to 12 of the best beaches in Heraklion, Crete 🧡 #DiscoverGreece #Crete #summervacations #placestogo #bestbeaches #travel #bucketlist
Discover the splendour of Knossos Palace, near Heraklion, where the greatest civilisation of Minoan Crete ruled almost 4,000 years ago and where Theseus killed the legendary Minotaur in King Minos’ labyrinth.🏺 #DiscoverGreece #Crete #Heraklion #Knossos #archaeologicalsites #museums Crete Heraklion, Labyrinth
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The Minoan Palace of Knossos | Heraklion, Crete
Discover the splendour of Knossos Palace, near Heraklion, where the greatest civilisation of Minoan Crete ruled almost 4,000 years ago and where Theseus killed the legendary Minotaur in King Minos’ labyrinth.🏺 #DiscoverGreece #Crete #Heraklion #Knossos #archaeologicalsites #museums
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Heraklion vinyards | Crete, Greece
A wine tour of Heraklion introduces you to some of the best wines of Crete and allows you to uncover many of the region’s astonishing cultural highlights! 🍷🍇 #DiscoverGreece #Heraklion #Crete #vineyards #wine #gastronomy #winemaking
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Heraklion | Crete, Greece
Hello world! 🌍 We’re letting you in on the secret of some of Heraklion's best under-the-radar beaches so you can add them to your summer wish list.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Share responsibly ✨⁠ #discovergreece ⁠ ⁠photo//@giannis_tsoumetis ⁠
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A tour of the wines and vineyards of Heraklion
A wine tour of #Heraklion introduces you to some of the best wines of #Crete and allows you to uncover many of the region’s astonishing cultural highlights. 🍷 #DiscoverGreece #winetasting #wine #vineyards #wineroutes #gastronomy #culinarytour
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Heraklion | Crete, Greece
Heraklion lives up to its status as the capital of Crete, offering a wealth of holiday fun, archaeological treasures, wonderful Cretan food and a wide selection of beaches. Beware because vibrant Heraklion may just steal your heart! 🤍💙 #DiscoverGreece #Crete #Heraklion #travel #inspiration