We got the local bus from Heraklion and wandered around without a guide (but with a good guidebook). There's a lot to see, so you do need 2-3 hours, but those without an imagination might struggle to see more than just ruins. More

This place is a massive ruin. The central courtyard and staircase are evident, the north entrance possibly correctly indicated. The use and names of the buildings given by Evans the major excavator are purely speculative. In archi history, taught as the first time in western civilisation that drainage was applied. You can see the drains and drain holes today. Basic... More

Apparently site had been subject to extensive renovation More

This is a must.We went there by Taxi,but before you book check the cost of the fare,as everything seems to have increased in price. More

without a guide (10 euros each) or buy the book - you wouldn't know which way was up. I'm not normaly 'for' modern restoration, but without it the 'palace' would just be a pile of rocks. We paid our 20 euro and were told that this civilization ran along the same time line as pheronic Egypt - don't expect what's... More

This historic site was excavated and then "restored". The restoration unfortunately is most of what visitors see. it is made of concrete and simulates the ancient site, as best the restorers can guess. This aspect made Knossos a disappointment. travelling half way around the workd to see the "palace", I saw an imitation. More

It was real labyrinth) but it's more interesting to find everything without guide, by yourself!)) More

There's no doubt that this place has some amazing history, and it's hard to wrap your brain around how long ago 7,000 BC was. When we visit an ancient site, we don't expect to see intact buildings...we want to see some untouched, really really old rocks. It would have been sufficient for them to build models of what they think... More

This is why most people come to Heraklion. Don't miss it, but do see it either in the early morning or late day when the cruise boats are away. More