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			  	Full: €10, Reduced: €5 Ticket: 10 euros
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    	                6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) | 
	                 			  
	
					
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    	                The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) | 
	                 			  
	
					
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    	                For information about free and reduced admission to Greek State Archaeological Sites, Monuments and Museums please press here | 
	                 			  
	
			 
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              Amenities for the physically challenged | 
             
            
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              WC available.
 
 A wheelchair is available.
 
 The lift is temporarily out of service due to technical reasons. | 
             
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              Access | 
             
            
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              By plane from various cities or by boat from Athens to Heraklion.
 By car or bus to the old harbour and a short distance walk (acessible to all).
 Disabilities: Priority, book in advance. Access by a ramp to castle. | 
             
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              Suggestive Bibliography | 
             
            
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    	                Σπανάκης Στ., Η Κρήτη (τ. Α΄), Ηράκλειο 1964, 226-227 | 
	                 			  
				
					
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    	                Τζομπανάκη Χρ., Χάνδακας, Η πόλη και τα τείχη, Ηράκλειο 1996, 282-288, 463-471 | 
	                 			  
				 
				
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