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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Crete, Greece · Europe
Vassilies is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Skalánion, 4km from Palace of Knossos.
Vassilies is a town located in Crete, Greece. With a population of 1,662, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vassilies 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 Vassilies to your route.
Anemospilia (Greek: τα Ανεμόσπηλια) is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan temple on Crete.
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Vassilies is located in Crete, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 35.2706 latitude, 25.1378 longitude.
Vassilies has a population of approximately 1,662 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.
4 km · about 5 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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