Get to know the fascinating story of days gone by with an afternoon at Cretan Historical and Folk Museum. With plenty of collections and exhibits to pore over, you'll discover lots of intriguing stories here.

If you're staying a while in Archanes-Asterousia, Cretan Historical and Folk Museum is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This collection of historical artifacts is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Palace of Knossos, Knossos Archaeological Site, and Nikos Kazantzakis Museum are also ready to be explored nearby.

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