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The Iraklion (Heraklion) Archaeological Museum was founded in 1883. Initially, when it was still simply a collection of antiquities, it was housed in two rooms near Agios Minas.

The Minoan Palace of Knossos lies at a distance of 5 km from the town centre of Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete along the road to Archanes.

Heraklion of Crete island


The prefecture of Heraklion (Iraklio), second from the right, covers an area of 2,011 sq.km. and lies between the prefectures of Rethymno and Lassithi. It is the most populated prefecture of Crete and its capital, the town of Heraklion, is the capital of the island.

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