Discover the beautiful Chania (English)
Chania City
In the area of Chania, a history of more than 50 centuries is recorded, with the visitor walking in places and seeing the marks left by civilizations for more than 5000 years where he lives, leaving a strong mark on the island of Crete and the wider Mediterranean area. History, natural landscape, monuments and finds blend harmoniously in the modern city of Chania, in a unique journey of the senses from prehistory to the present. The area of Chania has been inhabited since the early Minoan period (3650 BC). According to tradition, ancient Kydonia was founded in prehistoric times by Kydonas, son of Hermes - or according to others son of Apollo - and the nymph Akakallida, daughter of Minos.Kastelli hill, above the old port, was the point of the first settlement, which evolved and developed combining agriculture with trade and shipping. In Homer's Odyssey the Kydones are mentioned as one of the five Cretan tribes, while Kydonia is considered by Strabo as the third largest city on the island. The history of Chania in detail at www.chaniahistory.gr
In the area of Chania, a history of more than 50 centuries is recorded, with the visitor walking in places and seeing the marks left by civilizations for more than 5000 years where he lives, leaving a strong mark on the island of Crete and the wider Mediterranean area. History, natural landscape, monuments and finds blend harmoniously in the modern city of Chania, in a unique journey of the senses from prehistory to the present.
The area of Chania has been inhabited since the early Minoan period (3650 BC). According to tradition, ancient Kydonia was founded in prehistoric times by Kydonas, son of Hermes - or according to others son of Apollo - and the nymph Akakallida, daughter of Minos.Kastelli hill, above the old port, was the point of the first settlement, which evolved and developed combining agriculture with trade and shipping. In Homer's Odyssey the Kydones are mentioned as one of the five Cretan tribes, while Kydonia is considered by Strabo as the third largest city on the island.
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Chania
In the area of Chania, a history of more than 50 centuries is recorded, with the visitor walking in places and seeing the marks left by civilizations for more than 5000 years where he lives, leaving a strong mark on the island of Crete and the wider Mediterranean area. History, natural landscape, monuments and finds blend harmoniously in the modern city of Chania, in a unique journey of the senses from prehistory to the present.
The area of Chania has been inhabited since the early Minoan period (3650 BC). According to tradition, ancient Kydonia was founded in prehistoric times by Kydonas, son of Hermes - or according to others son of Apollo - and the nymph Akakallida, daughter of Minos.Kastelli hill, above the old port, was the point of the first settlement, which evolved and developed combining agriculture with trade and shipping. In Homer's Odyssey the Kydones are mentioned as one of the five Cretan tribes, while Kydonia is considered by Strabo as the third largest city on the island.
Old Venetian Port
The old port of Chania is the most precious stone on the priceless jewel of Crete, which is called the old town of Chania. It will enchant you at any time of the day and if you visit it. (1252-1645),and the mediated Egyptian years (1831-1841).
The port of Chania was built by the Venetians during the period of their colonization in Crete and more specifically between 1320 and 1356, and was an important center for the service of the Venetian military fleet, as well as one of the most important commercial ports of the eastern Mediterranean.
In the 16th century, due to the emerging Turkish threat, the new Venetian plans to fortify the city included the port. The fortress is being built at the entrance of the port and the port of Chania is being reinforced with bastions, even on the jetty.
In the next first period of Ottoman rule, the port continued to be a center of trade. Initially, only the western basin was used, as the shallow eastern basin suffered from alluvial deposits created by rainwater and sewers. During the years of Egyptian rule, many repairs were carried out that corrected several problems.Much later, in the late 19th - early 20th century, the largest ships of the time were forced to anchor outside the old port and then in boats to approach the pier. Thus, the old Venetian port of Chania is gradually abandoned and the large natural port of Souda is used, which to this day serves the passenger and commercial traffic of western Crete.
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Puerto Viejo Veneciano
8 Agiou MarkouThe old port of Chania is the most precious stone on the priceless jewel of Crete, which is called the old town of Chania. It will enchant you at any time of the day and if you visit it. (1252-1645),and the mediated Egyptian years (1831-1841).
The port of Chania was built by the Venetians during the period of their colonization in Crete and more specifically between 1320 and 1356, and was an important center for the service of the Venetian military fleet, as well as one of the most important commercial ports of the eastern Mediterranean.
In the 16th century, due to the emerging Turkish threat, the new Venetian plans to fortify the city included the port. The fortress is being built at the entrance of the port and the port of Chania is being reinforced with bastions, even on the jetty.
In the next first period of Ottoman rule, the port continued to be a center of trade. Initially, only the western basin was used, as the shallow eastern basin suffered from alluvial deposits created by rainwater and sewers. During the years of Egyptian rule, many repairs were carried out that corrected several problems.Much later, in the late 19th - early 20th century, the largest ships of the time were forced to anchor outside the old port and then in boats to approach the pier. Thus, the old Venetian port of Chania is gradually abandoned and the large natural port of Souda is used, which to this day serves the passenger and commercial traffic of western Crete.
Old Town and old alleys
Although bombed and burned several times in its long history, the old town of Chania is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean.The traveler can wander in the narrow alleys and in various places can meet samples of all the cultures that passed through it. In the center is the hill of Kasteli which is inhabited since the Neolithic era and is a fortified place next to the old port. In it are the palace of the High Commissioner of Crete during the period of the Cretan State, as well as archeological sites from the Minoan era.
A little further east of Kastelli is Splantzia, the old Muslim quarter, which is very atmospheric. There are many taverns in its picturesque alleys. There is also the church of Agios Nikolaos, which during the Venetian occupation was the church of Agios Nikolaos of the Dominicans and during the Turkish occupation was the central mosque of Chania and has been operating as an Orthodox church since 1918.
Outside the church is the Square of Splantzia with the plane tree on which the Turks hanged the bishop of Kissamos Melchisedek Despotakis and the deacon Kallinikos from Veria. At the corner of the square is the Venetian church of St. Rocco. In the same area are the small churches of Agia Irini (Sarpaki street) and Agios Aikaterini and Ioannou tou Erimitis (Melidoni street). Walking towards the sea we see the Venetian neoria (of 1497), the carnagia, which once built war galleys, today still operate repairing boats and boats.
There one will see the large Arsenal, which hosted the town hall of Chania, until its bombing by the Germans in 1941, which now houses the Center for Mediterranean Architecture. In the eastern part of the Venetian Port is Neorio Moro, which currently houses the Chania Sailing Club.
On the west side of Kasteli is Santirvani Square (or El. Venizelou Square), which is the tourist heart of the city. From there one can board boats that visit the Venetian castles on the islands of Ag. Theodoron and Gramvousa. A little further is the square of Trimartyri with the metropolis of Chania and the archeological museum that is housed in the Venetian church of St. Francesco. "Stivanadika" are also located there. It is the area where there are shops that process leather and manufacture various leather goods. They got their name from the stivania, the Cretan boots, where they were made there for centuries.
Also, a little further east are the "Macheradika", where there are many traditional shops that still make Cretan knives.
Even further west, from Kastelli, are the districts of Ovraiki and Topanas. Ovraiki was the Jewish quarter of Chania in the last centuries until the mass extermination of the Jews of Chania by the Axis forces in World War II. In the area there is the Etz Hagim synagogue which reopened in 1999. Topanas has always been the Christian mansion of the city. Its name comes from the Turkish Top-Hane (The inn with the landscapes - artillery balls - Arsenal), since the Venetian military depots were located there.This district, together with the Hebrew (or Jewish), are considered the most beautiful districts of Chania. In it is the fortress of Firkas (Turkish Fırka - Division), where the flag of the union of Crete with Greece was raised (1-12-1913) and today operates the Naval Museum of Crete.
Finally, the port of the old town is the most beautiful and touristic point of Chania. The coast of Tombazi, the coast of Koundourioti and the coast of the Union with several historic buildings, such as the neoria, the Glass Mosque (Yalı camisi - The mosque on the shore) and the large Arsenali, where today hosts the center of Mediterranean architecture.Its center is ρadırvan, where the main streets of the old town, Halidon Street, Kanevaro Street and Zampeliou intersect. On Zampeliou Street is one of the most beautiful examples of the Venetian mansion in the city, the abusively called Loggia of the Venetians, retaining a coat of arms, a Latin saying and almost all the architectural elements of the facade. The identification of the coat of arms allowed the identification of the person (Nicolo Clado) and the dating (1615-1625) of the mansion. [9] Opposite the coast one can admire the 19th century Egyptian lighthouse in the shape of a minaret, built on the foundations of the oldest Venetian lighthouse, which is the trademark of the city.
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Old Town
36 Emmanoil VernardoyAlthough bombed and burned several times in its long history, the old town of Chania is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean.The traveler can wander in the narrow alleys and in various places can meet samples of all the cultures that passed through it. In the center is the hill of Kasteli which is inhabited since the Neolithic era and is a fortified place next to the old port. In it are the palace of the High Commissioner of Crete during the period of the Cretan State, as well as archeological sites from the Minoan era.
A little further east of Kastelli is Splantzia, the old Muslim quarter, which is very atmospheric. There are many taverns in its picturesque alleys. There is also the church of Agios Nikolaos, which during the Venetian occupation was the church of Agios Nikolaos of the Dominicans and during the Turkish occupation was the central mosque of Chania and has been operating as an Orthodox church since 1918.
Outside the church is the Square of Splantzia with the plane tree on which the Turks hanged the bishop of Kissamos Melchisedek Despotakis and the deacon Kallinikos from Veria. At the corner of the square is the Venetian church of St. Rocco. In the same area are the small churches of Agia Irini (Sarpaki street) and Agios Aikaterini and Ioannou tou Erimitis (Melidoni street). Walking towards the sea we see the Venetian neoria (of 1497), the carnagia, which once built war galleys, today still operate repairing boats and boats.
There one will see the large Arsenal, which hosted the town hall of Chania, until its bombing by the Germans in 1941, which now houses the Center for Mediterranean Architecture. In the eastern part of the Venetian Port is Neorio Moro, which currently houses the Chania Sailing Club.
On the west side of Kasteli is Santirvani Square (or El. Venizelou Square), which is the tourist heart of the city. From there one can board boats that visit the Venetian castles on the islands of Ag. Theodoron and Gramvousa. A little further is the square of Trimartyri with the metropolis of Chania and the archeological museum that is housed in the Venetian church of St. Francesco. "Stivanadika" are also located there. It is the area where there are shops that process leather and manufacture various leather goods. They got their name from the stivania, the Cretan boots, where they were made there for centuries.
Also, a little further east are the "Macheradika", where there are many traditional shops that still make Cretan knives.
Even further west, from Kastelli, are the districts of Ovraiki and Topanas. Ovraiki was the Jewish quarter of Chania in the last centuries until the mass extermination of the Jews of Chania by the Axis forces in World War II. In the area there is the Etz Hagim synagogue which reopened in 1999. Topanas has always been the Christian mansion of the city. Its name comes from the Turkish Top-Hane (The inn with the landscapes - artillery balls - Arsenal), since the Venetian military depots were located there.This district, together with the Hebrew (or Jewish), are considered the most beautiful districts of Chania. In it is the fortress of Firkas (Turkish Fırka - Division), where the flag of the union of Crete with Greece was raised (1-12-1913) and today operates the Naval Museum of Crete.
Finally, the port of the old town is the most beautiful and touristic point of Chania. The coast of Tombazi, the coast of Koundourioti and the coast of the Union with several historic buildings, such as the neoria, the Glass Mosque (Yalı camisi - The mosque on the shore) and the large Arsenali, where today hosts the center of Mediterranean architecture.Its center is ρadırvan, where the main streets of the old town, Halidon Street, Kanevaro Street and Zampeliou intersect. On Zampeliou Street is one of the most beautiful examples of the Venetian mansion in the city, the abusively called Loggia of the Venetians, retaining a coat of arms, a Latin saying and almost all the architectural elements of the facade. The identification of the coat of arms allowed the identification of the person (Nicolo Clado) and the dating (1615-1625) of the mansion. [9] Opposite the coast one can admire the 19th century Egyptian lighthouse in the shape of a minaret, built on the foundations of the oldest Venetian lighthouse, which is the trademark of the city.
Balos beach
Balos is a lagoon located on the Gramvousa peninsula, at the northwestern tip of Crete. Administratively it belongs to the municipality of Kissamos and is 17 kilometers from Kastelli Kissamos. The lagoon is located between the Gramvousa peninsula with the mountain range of Geroskinos and the rocky peninsula Tigani. It is characterized by shallow water and white sand, which in places is pink due to the crushed shells and corals.
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Playa Balos
Balos is a lagoon located on the Gramvousa peninsula, at the northwestern tip of Crete. Administratively it belongs to the municipality of Kissamos and is 17 kilometers from Kastelli Kissamos. The lagoon is located between the Gramvousa peninsula with the mountain range of Geroskinos and the rocky peninsula Tigani. It is characterized by shallow water and white sand, which in places is pink due to the crushed shells and corals.
Falassarna beach
Falasarna is located 59 km west of Chania and 12 km west of Kissamos. Falasarna is today one of the most famous destinations in Crete, both for the beaches and for reasons of ecological interest. Falassarna have been included in the Natura 2000 projects, due to the variety of flora and fauna in the area but also due to the special natural beauty.
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Playa de Falassarna
Falasarna is located 59 km west of Chania and 12 km west of Kissamos. Falasarna is today one of the most famous destinations in Crete, both for the beaches and for reasons of ecological interest. Falassarna have been included in the Natura 2000 projects, due to the variety of flora and fauna in the area but also due to the special natural beauty.
Elafonisi beach
Elafonissi is an island located near the southwestern tip of the Mediterranean island of Crete, to which it belongs administratively, within the regional unit of Chania. When the weather is good, it is possible to cross by walking the shallow waters that separate it from mainland Crete.
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Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi is an island located near the southwestern tip of the Mediterranean island of Crete, to which it belongs administratively, within the regional unit of Chania. When the weather is good, it is possible to cross by walking the shallow waters that separate it from mainland Crete.
Seitan Limania Beach
It's a magical spot and no photo can convey its grandeur.
Seitan ports are located on the northeastern side of the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete, 20 km from the city of Chania.
There, sea lanes penetrate between the remote rocky shores of the Cape, creating small coves. In one of them is this well hidden - and cursed - beach.
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Playa Seitan Limania
It's a magical spot and no photo can convey its grandeur.
Seitan ports are located on the northeastern side of the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete, 20 km from the city of Chania.
There, sea lanes penetrate between the remote rocky shores of the Cape, creating small coves. In one of them is this well hidden - and cursed - beach.