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The Best History Museums in Crete

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History museums in Crete

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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Heraklion Archaeological Museum , Heraklion

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A vanished culture comes alive at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which holds the remains of the 3,000-year-old Minoan civilization. The mus

Historical Museum of Crete

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Historical Museum of Crete , Heraklion

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Gain an understanding of Cretan history through exhibits spanning from the Byzantine era to World War II at Historical Museum of Crete. Found

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Archaeological Museum of Chania

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Archaeological Museum of Chania , Chania Town

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Archaeological Museum of Chania displays a large collection of Minoan and Roman artifacts from the city of Chania and the surrounding area. S

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Private Segway Tour of Rethymno

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Duration: 3 hours

Rethimno segway tour, is an incredibly spectacular tour, which takes place in the context of the new and the old city and not only focuses on points of interest, but its purpose is to have a pleasant time for customers and to get to know new parts of the city that they can visit during their vacation.

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Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno

Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno , Rethymnon

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Museum of Ancient Eleutherna

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Museum of Ancient Eleutherna , Eletherna

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The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna (Greek: Μουσείο Αρχαίας Ελεύθερνας) is an on-site museum of Greece in the archaeological park of Eleutherna,

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Crete

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The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city. Add Crete and other destinations in Greece to your travel plans using our Greece holiday maker app.

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