The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos was inaugurated in 1969 and is considered one of the most significant in Crete. It houses collections of very important archaeological findings from the entire region of eastern Crete, extending from Malia to the distant Zakros. Findings are exhibited in chronological order from the Neolithic period until the end of Roman times. Its showcases include more than 1,500 pots, as well as the oldest gold and bronze findings in Crete. Due to maintenance, the museum currently houses periodic exhibitions only.
Location:
41, Konstantinou Palaiologou Street
Opening hours: 09.00 – 15.00
Tel. +30 28410 24943
Knossos Palace, Heraklion
In Crete, lies the great remnants of Knossos Palace, home of King Minos and the legendary Minotaur.
Situated 5 km south of Heraklion, the majestic Knossos Palace is a top-tier attraction for travellers in Crete. Accessibility by car or bus.
Location:
Knossos, Heraklion
Opening hours: Off-Season. 08:30 – 16:00
Source: https://knossos-palace.gr
The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Telling the story of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion brings to life more than 5,500 years of history, from Neolithic times to the Minoans and beyond.
Location:
1, Xanthoudidi and Chatzidaki street, Heraklion
Opening hours: https://www.heraklionmuseum.gr/en/visit-us/
Source: https://www.heraklionmuseum.gr/
Rodanthi Museum of Rare and Endemic Plants, Kritsa Village
The collection of the Rodanthi Museum in Kritsa village, 15min drive from Agios Nikolaos, features various groups of plants which include some of the rarest plants of Crete that have been used for thousands of years in the Cretan diet. Moreover, those plants have been serving medicinal and other everyday purposes. Among the exhibits we find marine fossils of large mammals and plants which provide a timeline of the natural history of Crete which dates back millions of years.
Source: https://www.rodanthi.org
Kritsotopoula Museum, Kritsa Village
The Kritsotopoula museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of Kritsa’s most revered daughter, Rhodanthe, nick-named “Kritsotopoula” (girl of Kritsa) who has become a symbol of the Cretan people’s struggle for independence and a source of inspiration for generations. Her story has been celebrated in poems, songs, and plays, and her name is remembered with pride in Kritsa and beyond, synonymous with the courage and determination of the Cretan people in the face of adversity. Her legacy continues to inspire and unite them today.
Source: https://www.kritsotopoula.com
