Knossos

The Central Archaeological Council is on the cusp of completing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete's Minoan-era ancient palaces of Zakros, Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zominthos and Kydonia in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The airline's flights to Crete will land in the capital Heraklion

With the beginning of the new tourist season and the warmer days, Bulgaria Air will delight all its passengers with direct flights to one of the most tempting Greek destinations, where the days are long, warm and salty, and the mood - exotic.

The Archaeological Museum of Iraklio presents "Daedalus: In the Footsteps of the Legendary Craftsman," an exhibition dedicated to the achievements of the famed architect of the Labyrinth at Knossos, as well as on other technological innovations from ancient times, particularly during the Minoan civilization, in metalwork, shipbuilding and other fields.

Major Greek museums and archaeological sites will remain open longer as of April 1, with the schedule introduced gradually to other areas as more seasonal staff is hired over the next month, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
The following museums and sites will extend their opening hours as of April 1 (daily):
- Acropolis and Knossos palace will be open 08:00 - 18:00

Archaeologists have raised the alarm over the prospect that some of the country's most important monuments, such as the Knossos Palace complex on the island of Crete and the Venetian Walls of its capital Iraklio have not been exempted from inclusion in the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (EESYP).

The Culture Ministry said on Friday it will submit the final nomination file to UNESCO at the end of the month seeking the declaration of Crete's Spinalonga islet, with its impressive 16th century Venetian fortress, a World Heritage Site.

A visitor walks past display cases at the press opening of the Museum of Cycladic Art's exhibition 'Crete - Emerging Cities: Aptera, Eleutherna, Knossos,' in Athens, on Wednesday. Showcasing some 500 artifacts dating from Neolithic times to the Byzantine era, this is the first time so many exhibits have left the island for a temporary show.

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens presents "Crete - Emerging Cities: Aptera, Eleutherna, Knossos," an exhibition illustrating the trajectory of the three ancient cities from their initial settlement and development to their abandonment and rediscovery through archaeological excavations.

With Greece entering peak tourism season, electronic tickets for some of Greece's most popular museums and archaeological sites can now be purchased online at www.etickets.tap.gr, the Culture Ministry said on Thursday.

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are seen during their visit at the the ancient site of Knossos on the southern Greek island of Crete, on Friday. The British royals are on a three-day official visit to Greece. [EPA]