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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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Dikteon Cave

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

21 miles from Heraklion

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Windmills of Lasithi Plateau

This little Grecian 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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