• Posts Tagged ‘Phaestos’

    Padlock on Knossós Palace

    by  • 7 May, 2008 • General • 1 Comment

    Within one month after the news that the Archaeological Museum in Iraklio will remain closed in 2008, and the next year, and probably the one after that, I have more unpleasant news for you ancient history buffs. The most important archaeological site in Crete, the oldest in Europe, and second only to the Acropolis...

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    Archaeological Museum Iraklio remains closed

    by  • 10 April, 2008 • General • 3 Comments

    Bad news for the culture buffs amongst you tourists visiting Crete this season: the Archaeological Museum in Iráklio, Xanthoudidou Street, will remain closed until at least 2010. The second most important museum in Greece next to Athens, it hosts (or rather: will host when it is finished) the most magnificent collection of Minoan art...

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