title: Minoan Crete: An Illustrated Guide with Reconstructions of the Ancient Monuments (Past & Present)
author: E.S. Sakellaraki
description: The first original archaeological guide with reconstructions of ancient monuments.
  Past and Present combine to offer a unique and evocative vision.
zlib_text: Crete Travel Guide
  
  The Top 10 Highlights in Crete
  
    
  
  Table of Contents
  
  [ Introduction to Crete ](text00000.html#_Toc439672988)
  
  [ 1\. Chania ](text00000.html#_Toc439672989)
  
  [ 2\. Rethymno ](text00000.html#_Toc439672990)
  
  [ 3\. Lake Kournas ](text00000.html#_Toc439672991)
  
  [ 4\. Agios Nikolaos ](text00000.html#_Toc439672992)
  
  [ 5\. Moni Arkadiou ](text00000.html#_Toc439672993)
  
  [ 6\. Heraklion Archaeological Museum ](text00000.html#_Toc439672994)
  
  [ 7\. Palace of Knossos ](text00000.html#_Toc439672995)
  
  [ 8\. Elafonissi ](text00000.html#_Toc439672996)
  
  [ 9\. Balos ](text00000.html#_Toc439672997)
  
  [ 10\. Lassithi Plateau and the Dikteon Andron ](text00000.html#_Toc439672998)
  
    
  
  #  Introduction to Crete
  
  Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the
  Mediterranean. A popular favorite among the lovers of the Greek islands, Crete
  is filled with rural charm, renowned archaeological sites and seaside towns
  that offer amazing seafood. These are but a few of the many 