Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Crete was home to the first civilization, the Minoan, and of course, Heraklion couldn't be without an archaeological museum worthy of the history of the place.

Located in the heart of the city, just a stone's throw away from Eleftherias Square, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most notable museums in Greece, and one of the most significant in Europe.

Its exhibits include representative samples from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering approximately 5,500 years, from the Neolithic era to the Roman times. However, the most prominent artefacts are the unique masterpieces of Minoan art, which one can admire in their entire evolution. The collection of Minoan antiquities is the most significant in the world, and the museum is rightly considered the quintessential museum of Minoan civilization.