Hotels Near Zakros Palace, Hotel close to Zakros Palace - Crete
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 Hotels Near Zakros Palace - Palekastro Greece
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The palace of Zakros stands 45km to the east of the town of Sitia, in a sheltered bay on the eastern coast of Crete, oriented politically and commercially towards the major civilisations of the Middle East.
It was brought to light by the great Greek archaeologist N.Platon at 1961.
Like the other Cretan palaces, the palace of Zakros, was first built in about 1900 B.C. The present ruins seen by the visitor belong to the second building phase, in about 1600 BC.
The total area of the palace, including ancillary buildings, is approximately 10,000 sq.m. It was not only the permanent residence of the royal family, but also the administrative, as well as commercial and religious centre of the surrounding area.
The long term excavations have yielded over 10,000 objects, many of them considered unique, which are now on display in the Iraklion and Sitia museums.
Findings:Jug
Findings:Bull's Head
Findings:Stone Rhyton
Findings:Elaborate Rhyton
From the palace of Zakros farm produce and timber, and especially handicraft products, travelled to the Middle East and Egypt, and ivory, precious metals and semi precious stones were imported.
Life in this bustling palace came to an end in about 1450 B.C. as a result of a terrible fire, that destroyed all the other centers of Minoan Crete. Scholars still debate the view that the destruction was called by the stupendous eruption of the THERA volcano.
The Palace of Zakros belongs to the well known type of Minoan Palace, with a central courtyard surrounded by wings of buildings with Labyrithine corridors and a vast number of rooms.
The main entrance was on the eastern side, and was connected with the harbour by the so called "Harbour Street".
The western wing is occupied mainly by sacred areas, the "Shrine", the "Lustral Basin", the "Hall of the Ceremonies", the "Banquet Hall", and also the archive room and the treasury.
The southern wing was given to the handicraft sector.
In the eastern wing were the so called "royal apartments", the built well, the cistern swimming pool, and the "Built Fountain".
The northern section consisted mainly of storerooms and kitchens. The room of the smelting furnacenear the entrance is also important.
The palace, mainly on the northern side, was surrounded by the houses of its functionaries.
Due to the excavation, which are still in progress, there are very limited facilities available for the visitors.
Hours
Every day
exept Monday
8:30-15:00
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Almyra Hotel & Village in Ierapetra 1-800-230-4134 Koytsoynari, Ierapetra, 72200 GR
Location. Almyra Hotel & Village is located in Ierapetra and local attractions include Ierapetra Venetian Fort. Regional points of interest also include Gournia Archaeological Site. Hotel Features. Almyra Hotel & Village features a restaurant and a poolside bar. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional property amenities include a garden. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Almyra Hotel & Village feature minibars and hair dryers. In addition to safes, guestrooms offer direct dial phones.
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Sunshine Crete Beach & Village in Ierapetra 1-800-997-5148 Agios Ioannis, Ierapetra, 72200 GR
Location. Sunshine Crete Beach & Village is located on the beach in Ierapetra and local attractions include Ierapetra Venetian Fort. Regional points of interest also include Gournia Archaeological Site. Hotel Features. This Ierapetra property has a private beach. Dining options at Sunshine Crete Beach & Village include 4 restaurants. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Recreational amenities include 5 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a children's pool, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a children's club. Spa amenities include facials, body treatments, beauty services, and a hair salon. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a library, a coffee shop/café, and an arcade/game room. Guestrooms. 334 guestrooms at Sunshine Crete Beach & Village feature complimentary bottled water and safes. Balconies offer sea, mountain, or garden views. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature bathtubs and phones. Televisions have satellite channels. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.
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Mistral Mare in Agios Nikolaos 1-800-997-5149 Istron, Agios Nikolaos, 72100 GR
Location. Mistral Mare is located near the beach in Agios Nikolaos's Agios Nikolaos Town neighborhood and close to Gournia Archaeological Site. Regional points of interest also include Ierapetra Venetian Fort. Hotel Features. Mistral Mare features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include a children's pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times. Additional property amenities include a concierge desk, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2008. Guestrooms. 100 air conditioned guestrooms at Mistral Mare feature safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Furnished balconies offer sea or mountain views. Beds come with down blankets and premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 27 inch flat panel televisions have satellite channels. Housekeeping is available weekly. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is collected at the time of booking No onsite parking is available. The foll
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