Chania
Chania
What you need to know about Chania
Chania is, together with Rethymno one of the famous cities on Crete. With around 60.00 inhabitants, this town is also given the nickname of Venice of Greece. Chania has a picturesque old quarter with houses in warm colors and blossoming flowers decorating the little alleys. This city has its very own charm and some people even say that Chania is the nicest one in all of Greece.
Chania is particularly famous for the Venetian harbor from the 14th century, as well as the narrow streets and taverns near the water. A lighthouse marks the entry of the harbor and shows the influences of Venetian, Egyptian and Osman periods.
Another enduring feature of Chania is its great location for a lot of day trips. From there, you can easily reach the Samaria gorge, the Elafonisi beach or the Balos lagoon.
Interesting facts about Chania
Chania burned several times and was under attack in war, but still managed to keep a lot of its Venetian and Osman buildings
Before Heraklion became the capital of Crete, Chania was
The Odos Skridloff is a narrow alley, filled with leather shops and products from original Greek craftsmanship
Pictures of Chania
