Archaeological Site of Tylisos
The Minoan settlement of Tylissos with three luxurious mansions and important metalworking finds, closely linked with Knossos.
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About the museum
Tylissos has kept its ancient name unchanged for 40 centuries, and it reached its greatest flourishing as a Minoan settlement in the period 1650–1200 BC.
The three luxurious mansions that were excavated revealed close ties between the town and Knossos. The rich finds, among them three huge bronze cauldrons, unique in the prehistoric Aegean, show that the settlement was an important centre of metalworking.
Highlights
- Three Minoan mansions
- Place where three huge bronze cauldrons were found
- Centre of metalworking in the Minoan period
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ηρακλείου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| 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
By public transit
There is an intercity bus connection from the city of Heraklion; the journey takes about 55 minutes.
By car
Parking available
From the city of Heraklion the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets.
Events & venue rental
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