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1 Xanthoudidou St., Heraklion city
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of Greece’s most important museums and the world’s leading museum of Minoan civilization. Located in downtown Heraklion, it showcases over 5,000 years of Cretan history-from the Neolithic period to Roman times.\n\rThe museum consists of 20 well-curated galleries, featuring iconic artifacts such as:\n\rThe Phaistos Disc\n\rFamous frescoes from Knossos (like the "Prince of the Lilies")\n\rJewelry from Zakros\n\rThe Snake Goddess figurines\n\rIt’s a must-visit for all ages and especially meaningful if you're planning a visit to Knossos or other ancient sites across Crete.
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