Archaeological Site of the Royal Villa of Agia Triada
The Minoan royal villa on the banks of the Geropotamos, summer residence of the king of Phaistos, richly decorated with frescoes.
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About the museum
In a place of exceptional natural beauty, on the banks of the Geropotamos, lies an important example of Minoan architecture: the royal villa, or small Minoan palace, of Agia Triada.
The villa was built on a hill around 1600 BC and is believed to have served as the summer residence of the king of Phaistos. It had an impressive decoration with frescoes, of which more fragments were found than at any other site in Minoan Crete.
Highlights
- Small Minoan palace on a hill
- Summer residence of the king of Phaistos
- Rich decoration with frescoes
- Location on the banks of the Geropotamos
- 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.
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
From the city of Heraklion, the drive takes about 1 hour.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On site there are toilets.
Events & venue rental
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