Palaces of Greece

The most known palace of all is the Palace of Knossos.

According to Greek mythology, the palace was designed by famed architect Dedalos with such complexity that no one placed in it could ever find its exit. King Minos who commissioned the palace then kept the architect prisoner to ensure that he would not reveal the palace plan to anyone. Dedalos, who was a great inventor, built two sets of wings so he and his son Ikaros could fly off the island, and so they did. On their way out, Dedalos warned his son not to fly too close to the sun because the wax that held the wings together would melt. In a tragic turn of events, during their escape Ikaros, young and impulsive as he was, flew higher and higher until the sun rays dismantled his wings and the young boy fell to his death in the Aegean Sea. The Labyrinth was the dwelling of the Minotaur in Greek mythology, and many associate the palace of Knossos with the legend of Theseus killing the Minotaur.

The Achilleion Palace - This palace was built at the end of the 19^th century (1889 -1891) by the queen of Austro - Hungarian Empire, Elizabeth or better known as Sissy. It's located in the village Gastouri. It was used as her summer retreat. Elizabeth was assassinated in 1898 and the palace was later purchased by Kaiser William II of Germany. Empress Sissy loved Greek mythology a great deal , her favourite was Achilles on whose honor she dedicated the palace.

The perfect Palace garden is absolutely top class and makes for picture perfect setting or even an ideal place for a magical wedding. This is Corfu's top attraction.