The ancient palace runs on seasonal hours and admission is €6 EUR for adults, but for €10 EUR you can get into both the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

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Heraklion’s Venetian Loggia, from 1626–28. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / public domain In ancient times, Heraklion served as the port of Knossos, where the Minoans traded their valuable wares. Today, ...

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Make an early start for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) in the Grand Palace complex, preferably arriving by 8.30am to beat the crowd. It’ll be busy anyhow.

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