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Culture of Chania. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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 … 
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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
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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. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Chania and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Chania
Boat trips
Where: On the quay by Venizelou Sq, Chania;
Where: On the quay by Venizelou Sq, Chania;
Fort Firca
Where: Main quay, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 91875;
Where: Main quay, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 91875;
Limnoupolis Water Park
Where: Varipetro village (8 km from Chania), Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 33246;
Where: Varipetro village (8 km from Chania), Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 33246;
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.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Chania
Landmarks of culture on Chania map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Chania. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Chania: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Chania. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
