Palace of Knossos: Beating the Cruise Crowds & Concrete Ruins
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Show up by 8:00 AM or suffocate in tour bus chaos. Most of this is Sir Arthur Evans’ early 1900s concrete reconstruction, so manage your expectations regarding original stonework. Skip the overpriced private tours bundling olive oil tastings; just grab an online skip-the-line ticket and wander solo for 90 minutes. Wear sneakers with real grip because the limestone floors are deadly slippery. It’s basically a giant, confusing, ancient maze—bring water and don't overthink the history.
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