Culture of Chania. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Chania lighthouse from sea The main part of city's attractions is concentrated in the so- called Old Town. It is noteworthy that during the Second World War, this part of Chania has miraculously remained intact, so beautiful historical buildings have preserved in its diversity. Walls of the Venetian fortress line off the old district; the Kastelli is considered to be the center of the historic district.
A pearl of Crete, this is a charming and a picturesque town, the rest in which will bring in a lot of new experiences. The old part of the town is particularly popular among tourists. Here … Open
Vacationers are recommended to start exploring city's attractions with scenic Plateia Santrivani. Near the square there is the great Janissaries Mosque that has survived to this day in its original form. A walk through the Topanas district will give a lot of impressions; buildings dating back to of Venetian rule are represented here. Walking through the winding streets of the quarter, you can go to the beautiful Firkas fortress. Its powerful walls provide unforgettable panoramic view of the harbor area of Chania.
Powerful fortifications were built in 1929. Now the part of fortress’ halls holds a priceless collection of artifacts of the Maritime Museum of Crete. Schiavo bastion is considered to be the main attraction of the Evreika district; next to it there are several picturesque old streets too. The Splanzia is center of curious landmark objects. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
There are more than a hundred of attractive restaurants and cafes in Chania, and every dining place may surprise visitors with its original specialties. One of the most popular and … Open
On its territory there is an arsenal of 15th century, as well as some ancient religious buildings; the most beautiful among them are considered the Church of San Nicolas and the Church of San Rocco. A pleasant surprise waits for travelers who like to visit interesting museums and exhibition centers.
Blue-domed-church An interesting collection of artifacts is collected in the Historical Museum. Its exposition isn’t limited to the mere collection of historical artifacts, as the museum holds a priceless collection of antique furniture and weapons. The Chania Archaeological Museum invites guests to see priceless finds of scientists. Among its exhibits there are finds dating back to the times of the Minoan civilization. The significant part of the collection dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. As for the New City, the Nea Hora district with its many streets and picturesque fishing harbor is the most attractive in it.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chania and surroundings

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Iconic cultural sights of Greece

It’s almost impossible to visit all the museums of Athens during one trip, so rich the history of the country and its cultural heritage are. New Acropolis Museum is a must-see in the capital. It was specially built to store the unique Elmina Marbles, which are masterpieces of the ancient Greek art from the Athenian Acropolis. More than 20 thousand exhibits from prehistoric times are stored in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Sculptures, funerary masks, dishes, figurines, and funerary gifts are among the exhibits. The Byzantine Museum houses about 25 thousand exhibits of Christian art. The Museum of the Athenian Agora is located in the Stoic Attaly, built in the 2nd century BC. It displays various archaeological finds dating back to different eras. The museum of Cycladic culture contains objects of the everyday life and art of the civilization that existed 5 thousand years ago. … Open

What to visit during two-day excursion in Chania

Boat trips
Where: On the quay by Venizelou Sq, Chania;
Fort Firca
Where: Main quay, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 91875;
Limnoupolis Water Park
Where: Varipetro village (8 km from Chania), Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 33246;

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Chania

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