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Fodor's Choice Sights in Crete
| Name | Category | Location |
Archaeological Museum 
Standing in a class of its own, this museum guards practically... |
Museums / Galleries | Heraklion |
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Firka
Just across the narrow channel from the lighthouse and marking... |
Museums / Galleries | Hania |
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Foundation Museum of Cretan Ethnology
A rich collection of Cretan folk items, this museum showcases... |
Museums / Galleries | Vori |
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Historical Museum of Crete
An imposing mansion houses a varied collection of early Christian... |
Museums / Galleries | Heraklion |
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Palace of Knossos
This most amazing of archaeological sites once lay hidden beneath... |
Archaeological Sites | Palace of Knossos |
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Palace of Phaistos
On a steep hill overlooking olive groves and the sea on one side... |
Castles / Palaces | Palace of Phaistos |
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