Knossos Audio Guide
Explore Knossos with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Knossos is an ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city on the island of Crete. It is renowned as a major organized archaeological site and tourist attraction.
What you will hear
Bust of Arthur Evans
A tribute to the British archaeologist who dedicated his life and fortune to excavating and controversially reconstructing Knossos.
Bust of Arthur Evans
This bronze-colored bust commemorates Sir Arthur Evans, the British archaeologist whose vision and controversial reconstructions brought the ruins of Knossos back to life for the modern world.
South Propylaeum
A grand ceremonial gateway featuring the famous 'Prince of the Lilies' and 'Procession' frescoes.
The Prince of the Lilies
This vibrant fresco, often called the 'Prince of the Lilies,' is one of the most famous images from Knossos, yet it remains a subject of intense archaeological debate.
The Cup Bearers
These figures in the 'Cup Bearers' fresco display the idealized Minoan physique, characterized by exceptionally narrow 'wasp-waists' and elegant, ritualistic movements.
Central Court
The vast open heart of the palace, used for major social gatherings and possibly the legendary bull-leaping rituals.
Central Court
The Central Court is the physical and social heart of Knossos, a vast open space that once connected every major wing of the sprawling palace complex.
Labyrinth of Knossos
The complex, multi-story layout of the palace likely inspired the Greek myth of the Minotaur's Labyrinth.
The Silver Labyrinth Coin
Minted centuries after the palace was abandoned, this silver coin shows a stylized maze, proving that the legend of the Labyrinth endured for over a thousand years.
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