Chania Town is famous for its natural beauty and history.
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Kioutsouk Hasan Mosque - Giali TzamisiChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
Giali Tzamisi is the unique preserved Mosque of the city and was built during the second half of the 17th century. Giali Tzamisi located at the Venetian Port of Chania. The Mosque Kioutsouk (meaning "little") Hassan or Giali...
View MoreKioutsouk Hasan Mosque - Giali TzamisiAgia Maria Magdalena ChurchAgios Nikolaos ChurchChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
East of Splatzia Square of the old city of Chania is located the church of Agios Nikolaos, which was built before 1320, during the Venetian Period, as monastery of Dominican Order. During the Venetian period it constituted the...
View MoreAgios Nikolaos ChurchAgios Nikolaos of Molos BastionArchaeological Museum of ChaniaChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The exact date that the building was constructed is unknown although it was mentioned in writing as standing during the great earthquake of 1595 and being the largest in the city. It served as a Venetian church inhabited by Franciscan...
View MoreArchaeological Museum of ChaniaArchaeological Site Kydonia - KasteliChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The modern city of Chania is founded in the site of a significant ancient Minoan settlement, Kydonia or ku-do-ni-ja as it appears on Linear B script. According to the tradition, Kydonia was one of the three cities founded by King...
View MoreArchaeological Site Kydonia - KasteliByzantine and Post - Byzantine CollectionChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
It is located in the internal part of north-westernside of the fortification walls that was renamed to Monastery of Saint Salvatore. The exhibition is focused on the historical and artistic identity of region of Chania during...
View MoreByzantine and Post - Byzantine CollectionByzantine Wall of ChaniaChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The Byzantine Wall surrounds the hill of Kasteli, where the first inhabiting of the city is located. It was built in 12th century and its outline is irregular with longitudinal axle from the East to the West, where its two central...
View MoreByzantine Wall of ChaniaCenter of Mediterranean Architecture - Grand ArsenalChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The Grand Arsenal is the last of the 17 Neoria to the west. Its construction started in 1585 by the Intendant Alvise Grimani. A new era began for the Grand Arsenal with the addition of the second flour in 1872 during the Turkish...
View MoreCenter of Mediterranean Architecture - Grand ArsenalChemistry MuseumChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The chemistry Museum of Crete is located in the city center of Chania. The museuam is accommodated in the last floor of the building of General Chemical laboratory of State. During the 2nd World War, the building was bombed,...
View MoreChemistry MuseumChrisopigi MonasteryChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The Patriarchal Monastery of Chrysopigi was founded in Chania during the last period of the Venetian Period (end of 16th century) and is dedicated to Panagia Zoodocho Pigi. Every year come thousands of pilgrims from Greece and...
View MoreChrisopigi MonasteryEgyptian Chania LighthouseChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The Egyptian Lighthouse, which is one of the oldest in the world, prevails in the old Port of Chania. The sea-tossed stone lighthouse that is located at the edge of the breakwater, is not only the “guard” of the old...
View MoreEgyptian Chania LighthouseEisodia Theotokou CathedralChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
At the centre of Chania, dominates the historical Trimartiri, the Cathedral Temple of Chania, the Temple of Eisodion of Theotokos. The Temple of Eisodion, as Cathedral and Metropolitan and Protector of the City, concentrates the...
View MoreEisodia Theotokou CathedralEntrance of the Renier MansionChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
One of the most important constructions of the Venetian Period is the Entrance of Renier Mansion. It is a palace (Palazzo) of the homonym Venetian-Cretan family with a small family chapel of Agios Nikolaos and the impressive...
View MoreEntrance of the Renier MansionEtz Hayyim SynagogueChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the once Jewish community on the Greek isle of Crete. After being restored, the synagogue has become a tourist destination and has attracted visits from foreign dignitaries...
View MoreEtz Hayyim SynagogueFirka FortressChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The fortress Revellino del Porto on the northwest side of the port of Chania was constructed by Venetians to prevent any enemy danger for the port. Its construction began in 1610 and completed a few years before the fall of the...
View MoreFirka FortressFolklore Museum of Chania - Cretan HouseChania Town, Chania, Chania, Crete
The Folklore Museum of Chania is located at the centre of the old city of Chania, in Halidon Street, next to the Catholic church. Τhe Museum includes folklore and traditional exhibits that allow the visitor to have a representative...
View MoreFolklore Museum of Chania - Cretan House
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