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One of the most important museums in Europe. Here you can see the evidence of the Minoan civilisation like jewellery, pottery and frescoes. All the collections are original. The most significant exhibits are the golden bees jewellery, the Faistos disc, the godness of snakes and the lily Prince frescoe. The most ancient exhibits date back to 7000 BC and the historical presentation is completed with the Roman exhibits dated around 100AD. Check out the Facebook page and the website to be informed about the events!
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Heraklion Régészeti Múzeum
1 ChatzidakiOne of the most important museums in Europe. Here you can see the evidence of the Minoan civilisation like jewellery, pottery and frescoes. All the collections are original. The most significant exhibits are the golden bees jewellery, the Faistos disc, the godness of snakes and the lily Prince frescoe. The most ancient exhibits date back to 7000 BC and the historical presentation is completed with the Roman exhibits dated around 100AD. Check out the Facebook page and the website to be informed about the events!
In this museum you can find out more about the history of Crete from the Christian years to nowadays. Some of the highlight collections are the numismatics, the World War II and the ethnographical. The representation of the house of Nikos Kazantzakis and two paintings of El Greco who were both born in Crete, are magnificent! The Cafe has beautiful sea views and the breakfast is delicious!
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Krétai Történelmi Múzeum
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouIn this museum you can find out more about the history of Crete from the Christian years to nowadays. Some of the highlight collections are the numismatics, the World War II and the ethnographical. The representation of the house of Nikos Kazantzakis and two paintings of El Greco who were both born in Crete, are magnificent! The Cafe has beautiful sea views and the breakfast is delicious!
This brand new museum is a place where the ancient Greek technology comes alive. Inventors and technological achievements are presented. Activities, virtual and face to face tours, hands on exhibits and interactive displays are some of the highlights! Furthermore, the museum building is historical, built during the Venetian period.
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Museum of Ancient Greek Technology -Heraklion
18 EpimenidouThis brand new museum is a place where the ancient Greek technology comes alive. Inventors and technological achievements are presented. Activities, virtual and face to face tours, hands on exhibits and interactive displays are some of the highlights! Furthermore, the museum building is historical, built during the Venetian period.
The fortress of Koule was built around 1500. Initally it was used as a fortress in order to identify and deter the pirates and later as a prison. It was part of a larger complex of buildings, the remainings can be seen opposite the fortress. It is a remarkable historical building because it is one of the last remaining fortressses built into the sea in Europe. Here you can see cannons and shipwrick findings.
You will find the locals walking down the jetty throughout the year.
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Rocca a Mare erőd
The fortress of Koule was built around 1500. Initally it was used as a fortress in order to identify and deter the pirates and later as a prison. It was part of a larger complex of buildings, the remainings can be seen opposite the fortress. It is a remarkable historical building because it is one of the last remaining fortressses built into the sea in Europe. Here you can see cannons and shipwrick findings.
You will find the locals walking down the jetty throughout the year.
The museum presents the natural environment of East Mediterranean and especially of Crete. A lot of exhibits are interactive and there are many activities for children and families. Some of the museum's highlights are the "living museum" the collections with alive animals like iguanas and the impressive and educational earthquake simulator. Nice educational gifts can be found at the museum shop!
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Krétai Természettudományi Múzeum
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouThe museum presents the natural environment of East Mediterranean and especially of Crete. A lot of exhibits are interactive and there are many activities for children and families. Some of the museum's highlights are the "living museum" the collections with alive animals like iguanas and the impressive and educational earthquake simulator. Nice educational gifts can be found at the museum shop!