10 top attractions of Chania City

Chania is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in Greece, thanks to its distinctive history, architecture and atmosphere.

Venetian mansions and fortifications, Ottoman monuments, picturesque lanes, museums and coastal scenery combine to create a city of exceptional character. Despite the alterations they have undergone over the centuries, many historic buildings still preserve much of their original splendour. Here we present ten of the most important attractions to visit in the city of Chania and its immediate surroundings.

Chania Lighthouse

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The lighthouse at the old harbor of Chania is the most recognizable part of the city, posing at all travel books of Crete. The story of the lighthouse starts a long ago, although its present form dates back since the Egyptian Occupation of Crete (in the early 19th century).

Monastery of Agia Triada Tzagaroli

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The monastery of Agia Triada of Tzagarolon is one of the richest and most beautiful monasteries in Crete. It is built near the airport of Chania, in the position Tzobomylos of the Cape Melecha and at the foothills of Stavros Mount. The distance from Chania is only 15km.

Therisso Gorge

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The Gorge of Therisso (named also Eleftherios Venizelos) is located near the city of Chania. You can go there by car. The main gorge is six kilometers long. The vertical cliffs are impressive and the lush vegetation has nothing to envy of the other Chania Gorges. The place deserves a visit, even with a vehicle, cobined with a visit in the historical beautiful village of Therisso.

Souda Islet

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Souda is the name of the small island that stands like a guard in the entrance of the gulf of Souda., a natural harbor protected by the high mountains the east of Chania, on the northeast side of the port of Chania.

Gouverneto monastery

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Gouverneto or Gderneto Monastery is located 19km east of Chania, on the north side of the Cape Akrotiri of Chania, near the monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon. It can be accessed through the Agia Triada, where there is a sign leading to the Gouverneto.

Archaeological Museum of Chania

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The Archaeological Museum of Chania is located in the historic district of Halepa in the city of Chania, in the former Hatzidakis camp.

Suda Bay War Cemetery

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At Vlites, on the shores of Souda Bay, the Suda Bay War Cemetery occupies a peaceful landscaped site overlooking the sea. It is the final resting place of servicemen who died in Crete, mainly during the Second World War, and hosts annual commemorative ceremonies attended by visitors from around the world.

Ancient Kydonia

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The Minoan Kydonia was built at the current location of the old town of Chania. Kydonia was the third largest town of Minoan Crete. Here developed a thriving craft industry and the town became rich through sea trade, which was favored by its position. Indeed, the ancient writers mention Kydonia as the mother of the Cretan towns.

Tombs of the Venizelos Family

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The Tombs of the Venizelos family occupy one of the most historic and beautiful locations in Chania, on Prophet Elias Hill at Froudia in Akrotiri. Beside the tombs stands the Venetian church of the Prophets Elijah and Elisha, while the site offers panoramic views over Chania and the Cretan Sea.

Maritime museum of Crete

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At the entrance of the port of Chania is situated the Venetian Fortress Firkas, where on December 1st 1913, the Greek flag has been hoisted, sealing the union of Crete with the motherland Greece.

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