Gournia
The best-preserved Minoan town on Crete, with the palace of a local ruler and the sanctuary of the Snake Goddess, on the Gulf of Mirabello.
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About the museum
Anyone who wants to learn what life was like in a Minoan town can visit Gournia. The settlement, a characteristic example of a Minoan town, flourished between 1550 and 1450 BC and included the palace of a local ruler and a sanctuary dedicated to the Snake Goddess.
The ancient name of the town has been lost. Its present name is due to the stone and wooden troughs (gournes) found in the area.
Highlights
- Minoan town with the palace of a local ruler
- Sanctuary of the Snake Goddess
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Λασιθίου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3People over 65 from Greece and the EU (with ID or passport), teachers accompanying school visits, and parents accompanying primary school pupils from Greece and the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children up to 18 years of age, with ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for people over 65 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability (67% or more) and one companion, with ID or passport and a disability certificate (KEPA or the equivalent from abroad). |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for young people aged 18–25 from Greece and the EU, with ID or passport. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free and reduced admission also applies to other categories defined by the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The site is about 20 minutes by car from Agios Nikolaos and about 20 minutes from Ierapetra.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The site is located next to the North Crete Road Axis. |
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