4Phaistos (Festos) Palace
Phaistos Palace, often referred to as Festos, is another remarkable Minoan archaeological site on Crete. It’s not as crowded as Knossos, which allows for a more intimate experience with ancient history. The palace’s strategic hilltop location offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, and the ancient inscriptions, known as the Phaistos Disc, remain an unsolved archaeological mystery. A visit to Phaistos Palace is like stepping into the distant past and feeling the echoes of an ancient civilization.