Heraklion
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Knossos Palace
5.3
4.4/538 Reviews
Historic buildings
Opening hours: 08:00-19:00 (admission ends at 19:00)
小思文:“The Palace of Knossos is also a huge palace building with a lot of history. This palace is a very historical place. This area is also a very interesting historical ancient city. You can slowly enjoy the scenery here.”
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.6
4.7/544 Reviews
Museums
Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 (admission ends at 19:30)
wwwellll:“As we all know, Greek civilization is the origin of European civilization, and even influenced the progress and development of civilization around the world. But where did Greek civilization originate? That is Crete. Come to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to find out.”
Morosini Fountain
3.9
4.5/513 Reviews
Historic buildings
Open year round, 24/7
海布里岁月:“Xiongshi Square is very lively, a bit like Beijing's Houhai, with many bars and restaurants. Of course, there are also Greeks who are proficient in string performances and love to be lively. They have dark skin, friendly smiles, and lazy and unrestrained Greek songs. With this atmosphere, it feels great to sit by the fountain and stare blankly with fat pigeons. There are also several old domed churches in the Orthodox architectural style nearby, which are also worth seeing.”
Plateia Venizelou
3.9
4.4/530 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
Zz 珍珍Zz:“Plateia Venizelou is one of the main squares in Heraklion. It is worth visiting the museum, after all, it is the birthplace of Greek mythology. It is a small seaside square with a metal dolphin logo and a commercial area nearby. The museum here is worth a visit because it is the birthplace of Greek mythology. It is just opposite the lighthouse. Chania's famous attractions are all in this area. There is a beach near the lighthouse, which is less crowded and suitable for serious appreciation.”
Rocca a Mare Fortress
3.7
4.6/518 Reviews
Historic buildings
Opening hours: 08:00-20:00
BEARLTU:“For me kinda boring. Not very much what to see just like simple castle 🏰 from sand but big 😂”
CRETAquarium Thalassokosmos
4.0
4.5/59 Reviews
Opening hours: 09:30-19:00
Princesstt:“The size of this aquarium in Greece is quite good, not as small as you might think. After all, the main reason for visiting Greece is not to visit the aquarium. If you don't have much time to stay, you don't have to come here.”
Cathedral of Agios Minas
3.4
4.5/57 Reviews
Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours
Charley999:“Please note that the address indicated by Ctrip is wrong, which caused me to walk in the wrong direction under the scorching sun!”
Natural History Museum of Crete
3.4
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MuseumsScience & technology museums
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
Knossos Palace
3.3
4.0/51 Reviews
Historic buildings
Opening hours: Summer 08:00-19:00
GKW:“A very interesting place to visit. Easy to walk round and lots to see and read. It wasn't too busy either. We went on a Wednesday”Where to stay
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Minos Restaurant
5.0/56 Reviews
Open 10:00-23:30
Yan-lili:“Greek barbecue, delicious and affordable! With Greek salad, the taste is even better! You must try it when you come to Greece”
No.7 Chinese Restaurant
5.0/51 Reviews
Open 11:00-00:00
王强🇬🇷:“Very delicious Chinese restaurant, lobster: Wenzhou noodles, spicy chicken, beef noodles, water fish 🐠 Most of them are very delicious, especially seafood. Chinese people who come to the island to travel will go to this restaurant”
Central Park
5.0/54 Reviews
Open Late
Avg. TWD523/person
Open 08:00-02:00
佛宝宝:“Very nice ambiance and amazing service - having in mind that is always crowded and there are hundreds of seats! Also, the food was perfect, at a fair price.”
The Garden
4.0/51 Reviews
Open at 18:00 today
空空CJ:“A friend recommended this place for afternoon tea for the first time. The dining hall is very spacious and beautiful, the waiters are very friendly, and there are a wide variety of desserts and drinks to choose from during afternoon tea. You don't have to rush during afternoon tea time, you can sit here and chat all the time, and the drinks are unlimited refills. In short, the whole experience is great, and the price is similar to afternoon tea in other hotels, which feels very standard. In addition, the atmosphere at the bar is also great at night.”
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