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Phaistos Archaeological Site, Mires 702 00, Heraklion, Crete
Phaistos is the second-largest Minoan palace after Knossos, set on a hilltop above the Messara Plain in southern Crete. Italian archaeologists led by Federico Halbherr excavated the site from 1900, and unlike Knossos it has been left as ruins, which gives the visit a quieter and more authentic feel. The famous Phaistos Disc - a clay tablet stamped with 241 unread symbols - was found here in 1908 and now sits in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Plan 90 minutes to walk the central court, the theatral area and the workshops. Entry is 8 EUR in 2026, opening 08:30-15:30 (winter) or 08:30-19:30 (summer).
Pro Tip: Combine Phaistos with Agia Triada (1 km west, included on the same ticket) and lunch in Matala for a full south-coast day.
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