South Propylaion


Site of the Cup Bearer fresco.


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1. West Magazines

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Storerooms, and site of the giant pithoi (clay jars) that once held oil, wine and other staples.

3. Piano Nobile

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From the Piano Nobile you can get a view of the clay storage vessels in the west magazines.

4. Central Court

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At the heart of the palace, the Central Court was hemmed in by high walls during Minoan times. Rooms facing the western side of the courtyard had official…

5. Palace of Knossos

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Crete’s most famous historical attraction is the Palace of Knossos, the grand capital of Minoan Crete, located 5km south of the city of Iraklio. The…

6. Grand Staircase

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The impressive grand staircase leads down to the royal apartments.

7. Throne Room

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Behind an antechamber, this beautifully proportioned room is separated by a pillar from a sunken basin that may have been used for purification rituals…

8. Fresco Gallery

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Replicas of the ancient site's most famous artworks are displayed here.