Delve into Chania in Greece
Chania in the region of Crete with its 54,565 residents is a city in Greece - some 171 mi or ( 276 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital .
Current time in Chania is now 12:43 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Benghazi, Gerani, Sternai, and Rethymno. While being here, make sure to check out Tobruk . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chania ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Modern Greek: Lesson 7 - Ο καιρός - Subtitles
Learn the Greek language. Video corresponds with Lesson 7 (page 72) from the textbook "Modern Greek" published by Papaloizos Publications and written by Theodore C. Papaloizos, PH.D. Learn Greek the E ..
Hang Drum in Xania, Crete.
We saw those 2 playing the very rare Hang drum in Xania (Chania), Crete, Greece (may 2009) . At the time I didn't know what it was but it certainly captured my interest. It's very difficult to find go ..
Chania(Xania)- Crete( Kreta) - Greece ( Creta - Grecia)
On the streets of Chania - Crete - Greece. Music: 1.Antique - Follow me; 2.Antique - Opa Opa ..
Crete Chania Rethymno Heraklion Lasithi
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Etz Hayyim Synagogue
The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the once Jewish community on the Greek isle of Crete. After being restored, the synagogue has become tourist destination and has attracted visits from foreign dignitaries like Queen Sofía of Spain, the sister of the former King Constantine II of Greece, who made a sudden and unannounced visit to the site on March 6, 2006. The synagogue was the target of an arson attack January 5, 2010. http://www. adl. org/PresRele/ASInt_13/5690_13. htm
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Archaeological Museum of Chania
The Archaeological Museum of Chania (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χανίων) is a museum located in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis at 25 Chalidon Street, Chania, Crete, Greece. It was established in 1962.
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Cretan State
The Cretan State (Greek: Κρητική Πολιτεία, Kritiki Politia), was established in 1898, following the intervention by the Great Powers (Britain, France, Italy and Russia) on the island of Crete. In 1897 an insurrection in Crete led the Ottoman Empire to declare war on Greece, which led Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia to intervene on the grounds that the Ottoman Empire could no longer maintain control.
Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Nautical Museum of Crete
The Nautical Museum of Crete is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece. Its collection includes models of ships, nautical instruments, painting, historical photographs and war relics. The material is classified chronologically, starting from the Bronze Age up to our times. The exhibits of the first floor include models of ancient ships, a model of the fortified town and port under Venetian rule, a model that shows shipbuilding and repair buildings, with a rowing ship inside.
Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Kydonia
Cydonia or Kydonia (Greek Κυδωνία, "quince") was an important ancient city-state on the northwest coast of the island of Crete. It is at the site of the modern-day Greek city of Chania. In legend Cydonia was founded by King Cydon, a son of Hermes and of Akakallis, the daughter of King Minos. Cydonians are mentioned in book 12 of the Aeneid, where their excellent bow skills are used in an extended Virgilian simile describing the Fury's descent to Juturna.
Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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