According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary king Minos. The Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Icaros.
Young architects from Italy, hosted in Rethymnon, participating in Leonardo da Vinci Programme (EMY0, had the chance to be guided to knossos palace and the archaeological museum of Heraklion. As part of the implementation of the European mobility programs ECTE undertakes the organization of cultural activities, with educational content.
