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Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
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Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

MuseumsHeraklion City
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Heraklion City, Heraklion, Crete

AreaHeraklion City
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TypeMuseums
PriceFree to visit

Overview

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the most important archaeological treasures in Greece and one of the most important museums in Europe. It houses a unique collection of artefacts covering thousands of years of the island's history, with emphasis on the glorious Minoan civilisation.

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