The hype about Knossos is totally justified. It is a fascinating site, in many respects. Amazing how advanced this oldest European culture was - and amazing how the site was rebuilt by Arthur Evans, the infamous archeologist that decided to add enough concrete and paint to the building so we can actually need very little imagination to see the palace... more

Couldn't wait to see this place last year but it was so overcrowded it was hard to get any sense of what it must have been like. In some areas there seemed to be little or no restriction on where the tourists went. I couldn't find the famous Staircase until I realised that it was right in front of me... more

The site is very easy to find, you'll find the Knossos road out of Iraklio very prominently sign-posted. Drive straight on until you get to a large parking area with kiosks all around it. This is the free parking and it usually has space. Walk up to the entrance after purchasing your entrance ticket and peruse the official tariffs pasted... more

A must see for any traveller to Crete. Knossos is around a 5km drive from Iraklion/Heraklion and is one of the largest Minoan Palaces. It was used over 3 thousand years ago during the sophisticated island wide civilization. Knossos was originally thought to have existed only in Mythology but legend has it that King Minos ruled from here. I would... more

Car parking was free and not a problem. We parked in the second car-park on the left noticing that there was a bit of a queue heading down the road. The agreement was to purchase a drink afterwards. And no... You don't get stung pricewise for the drink and yes, you'll need it. Knossos is like the rest of Crete,... more

We really enjoyed our May 2008 trip to the Palace of Knosses. We did get sucked in to the private parking spot...just as a reviewer noted we followed a person waving at us and parked, only to learn that the "free" private parking means we have to buy something at their restaurant. We decided to stay there since we had... more

If you have any interest in archaeological sites this has to be one of the best. There are a number of sites on Crete and they are all worth seeing. more

I'm a student of History and when I went on Crete in september 2007 the palace of Knossos was a must see spot. We rent a car and drive to Knosos. The palace is easy to find. Parking places is also available - for payment (4€). The entrance ticket is about 6€, but for students from European Union states is... more

We visited the Palace of Knossos in mid September 2007. We got caught out by the devious parking arrangements - so here is a little warning! As you approach the Palace from Heraklion, you will see official looking parking signs. There are about 4 private parking sites and we instinctively parked in the first, which was on our left as... more