Chania is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Chania!
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Minaret of Agios NikolaosChania, Chania, Crete
The church of Agios Nikolaos, located in Splantzia Square, was built before 1320, during the Venetian period, as a monastery of Dominican Order. After the dominance of Turks in Chania in 1645, the church was transformed into a...
View MoreMinaret of Agios NikolaosMinoan Villa of NerokourosChania, Chania, Crete
From 1977 to 1982 a Greek-Italian excavation was conducted at the modern village Nerokourou, a little outside the city of Chania. A large settlement (organized in neighbourhoods) was excavated that was founded at the end of the...
View MoreMinoan Villa of NerokourosMunicipal Art Gallery of ChaniaChania, Chania, Crete
The Municipal Art Gallery of Chania constitutes a unique place of culture that hosts works of painting, engraving and sculpture of Greek creators and local artists, that are dated by the 18th century until today. Core of the collection...
View MoreMunicipal Art Gallery of ChaniaMunicipal Garden and the Watchtower of ChaniaChania, Chania, Crete
The Municipal Garden is an important place for walk and pleasure in the city of Chania and is located between Andrea Papandreou and Tzanakaki Street. It is a project of the philhellene Reouf Pasa that was designed in 1870...
View MoreMunicipal Garden and the Watchtower of ChaniaMunicipal Market of ChaniaChania, Chania, Crete
The Municipal Market of Chania, the large building of 4000 square meters in the centre of Chania is the "heart" of the city. Its foundation started on August 14, 1911, at the place that was the main rampart of the fortification...
View MoreMunicipal Market of ChaniaMuseum of Marine Wealth and Fishing TraditionMuseum of National ResistanceChania, Chania, Crete
The Museum of National Resistance is located in the village Theriso and includes rich photographic material from the period of the National Resistance of 1941-1945. The Museum includes weapons and heirlooms of fighters as well...
View MoreMuseum of National ResistanceMuseum of the Greek National Football TeamChania, Chania, Crete
The Museum of the Greek National team is unique in Greece and one of the few that exist worldwide at national team level. Inside this museum, the history of the Greek National footballteam comes to life again and the visitor...
View MoreMuseum of the Greek National Football TeamMuseum of TypogpraphyChania, Chania, Crete
The sole Museum of Typography in Greece is located in Chania, only 4 km from the city of Chania, in the Industry Park of Souda. The Museum of Typography, which officially opened its gates in May 2005, includes in its collection...
View MoreMuseum of TypogpraphyNautical Museum of CreteChania, Chania, Crete
The Nautical Museum of Crete is located at the entrance of the historical fortress "Firka". It was founded in 1973 in order to promote the nautical traditions and history of the island. The Museum cooperates and interacts with...
View MoreNautical Museum of CreteNew Archaeological Museum of ChaniaChania, Chania, Crete
The new Archaeological Museum of Chania is expected to open in 2020.
View MoreNew Archaeological Museum of ChaniaOdigitrias Gonias MonasteryChania, Chania, Crete
Gonia Monastery (Greek: Μονή Γωνιάς), Monastery of Our Lady of Gonia or Monastery of Panagia Hodegetria (Μονή της Οδηγήτριας) is an Orthodox monastery located 1 km north of Kolymvari and some 26 km from...
View MoreOdigitrias Gonias MonasteryOlive Tree Museum of VouvesChania, Chania, Crete
The Olive Tree Museum of Vouves is located near the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves in the settlement of Ano Vouves, thus creating a uniform and harmonious ensemble.The museum is housed in a traditional building, which maintains...
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