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Kharakias Destination Guide

Discover Kharakias in Greece

Kharakias in the region of Crete is a town located in Greece - some 172 mi or ( 277 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Kharakias

Local time in Kharakias is now 04:03 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Benghazi, Gerani, Sternai, and Rethymno. When in this area, you might want to check out Tobruk . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Kharakias ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Modern Greek: Lesson 2B - Χαίρετε

0:22 min by Papaloizos
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Speaking Greek has never been easier. For faster language development follow a long with Reader text. Unique innovative step-by-step method teaches students to speak and read Greek quickly, even with ..

Modern Greek: Lesson 7 - Ο καιρός - Subtitles

1:42 min by Papaloizos
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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 ..


Leaving Chania

9:56 min by ManolisK74
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Me on my Triumph Tiger 955, my sis on her Honda CB 400, and Kostas on his Kawasaki KLE 500, leaving Chania for a sunday Ride to the Beach ! ..

Chania Kreta - Einführung (1/11)

2:56 min by tsiles1
Views: 15312 Rating: 5.00

Chania Kreta Griechenland - Crossroad of Civilizations, Paradise for the senses ..


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Interesting facts about this location

War Museum of Chania

War Museum of Chania is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece, annex of the War Museum of Athens. It was founded on July 1995. The museum exhibits photographs, war artifacts and other items from the national wars and revolutions of the Greek History. It is housed in a building, built in 1870 and designed by the Italian architect Makouzo, which in the past has been used as barracks by the Italian Army during World War II.

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Located at 35.51 24.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Chania, Military and war museums in Greece, Museums established in 1975, Museums in Crete

Mournies

Mournies is a village in Crete, in the regional unit of Chania. It was the seat of the former municipality of Eleftherios Venizelos. Mournies is famous for being the place of birth of the statesman Eleftherios Venizelos.

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Located at 35.49 24.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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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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Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Crete, Synagogues in Greece, Visitor attractions in Crete

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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Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Archaeological museums in Greece, Chania, Museums established in 1962, Museums in Crete

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.

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Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Cretan State, Eleftherios Venizelos, Former countries in Europe, Island countries, Modern history of Crete, States and territories established in 1898, Vassal and tributary states of the Ottoman Empire