When you come to Chania, besides the beaches and restaurants, be sure to visit:
Firka Fortress. It was built by the Turks in the 16th century. From it you can get excellent photos of the sights of Chania, located in the Old Port. It was here in 1913 that the Greek flag was raised for the first time after Crete became part of Greece.
Maritime Museum. It houses collections related to the history of navigation, a Minoan ship, ship's household items, and navigational instruments. Some of the exhibits are allowed to "test", not only to look at them. For children this pleasure is free of charge, a regular ticket for adults costs 3 EUR.
Venetian (Egyptian) lighthouse. One of the oldest in the world. It is a business card of the city. The description of this attraction of Chania is in every guidebook. You can visit the lighthouse (outside, but not inside) by walking along the promenade and the pier (20-25 minutes walk) or by boat.
Janissary Mosque (mosque of Pasha Küçük Hasan). The structure with its spherical domes and beautiful Turkish-style interior paintings is only allowed to enter during art exhibitions.
To avoid getting lost in the narrow streets and numerous dead ends of the Old Town, take a map of Chania with its sights. Also check out the landmarks with names in Chania's ancient and modern neighborhoods:
Cathedral of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Cathedral of the Three Martyrs). The building was built in the XIX century. Decorated with paintings by Greek artists. Tourists are allowed into the temple on any day free of charge.
The Archaeological Museum is located opposite the cathedral, in the former church of St. Francis Monastery on Halidon Street. In the museum's garden you will find an ablution fountain, reminding you that the building once served as a mosque. Inside there are jewelry, floor mosaics, sarcophagi with marvelous paintings and other exhibits from the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages. You can see them for 1-3 EUR.
The family estate of Eleftherios Venizelos. The house of the prominent statesman is a 20-25 minute walk east of the Old Town. The manor houses authentic belongings of the famous Cretan. Entrance is 2 EUR.
To plan your vacation in the city in the most rational way, use the list of tourist attractions on the website.
