Knossos

Knossos, pronounced 'ko-no-so,' was a significant ancient site on the outskirts of modern-day Heraklion, Crete. Knossos is thought to have been initially settled in Neolithic times, circa 7000 BC, and then inhabited continuously until the reign of the Ancient Romans. In addition, the location is one of our top 10 Greek tourist destinations. The Minoan civilisation's capital, Knossos, reached its pinnacle during the 19th and 14th centuries BC. The majority of its amazing buildings, the remnants of which may still be seen today, were built during this period, however it was destroyed on a huge scale probably between 1500 and 450 BC.

The Knossos Palace, commonly known as the Labyrinth because of its amazing maze of corridors and apartments, is the most famous of these today. An hour and a half is spent on a guided tour. The Palace of Knossos is made up of many rooms, including banqueting halls, religious shrines, and even a throne room, all of which are centered around a courtyard. Knossos' drainage system is particularly remarkable in and of itself, demonstrating a high level of expertise.

Location: Crete