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Unusual Attractions in Heraklion

Heraklion, Greece

Knossos

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

Heraklion, Greece

Phaistos Disc

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

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Psichro, Greece

Dikteon Cave

According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.

21 miles from Heraklion

Lasithi, Greece

Windmills of Lasithi Plateau

This little Greek plateau is home to thousands of rustic, white-sailed windmills.

21 miles from Heraklion

Labyrinthos Caves

Cretean quarry suggests real-life site for ancient Greek myth of the man-eating Minotaur in his labyrinth.

21 miles from Heraklion

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