ancient ruins
Palace of Knossos
The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and ceremonial center of the Minoan civilization, associated with the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Crete, Greece · Europe
Ano Arhanes is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vassilies, 7km from Palace of Knossos.
Ano Arhanes is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 3,913, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ano Arhanes sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ano Arhanes to your route.
Archanes–Asterousia (Greek: Αρχάνες-Αστερούσια) is a municipality in Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the village Peza. The municipality has an area of 337,137 square kilometres (130,169 mi2).
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Ano Arhanes is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.2333 latitude, 25.1667 longitude.
Ano Arhanes has a population of approximately 3,913 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and ceremonial center of the Minoan civilization, associated with the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.
7 km · about 15 min drive
museum
One of the greatest museums in Europe, housing the world's finest collection of Minoan art and artifacts from Crete's Bronze Age palaces.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Mediterranean-focused aquarium in Crete showcasing the rich marine biodiversity of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A fortified islet off Crete with Venetian ramparts, once a leper colony, now one of Greece's most atmospheric historical sites.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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