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Take a cultural odyssey to the island of Crete, and discover the world's most astounding collection of Minoan treasures at one of Europe's most significant museums – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Inside, you'll be met with majestic frescoes, meticulously recreated period rooms, beautiful sculptures, pottery, bronzework, and countless other authentic artifacts from the Minoan civilization of ancient Crete.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a beguiling mix of old and new, a chic modern museum housing some of the rarest and most precious remnants of Greek antiquity. Spanning 5,500 years, the collection encompasses artefacts from the Neolithic age through to Greco-Roman times.
With 27 galleries spread across two floors, lit by cool ambient light, its wall-to-wall ancient wonders will take you on a fascinating journey through human history. From age-old art to household items and weaponry, you'll see the evolution of civilization in microcosm.