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Koumbes Destination Guide

Explore Koumbes in Greece

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

Interactive map of Koumbes

Current time in Koumbes is now 04:41 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tobruk, Benghazi, Zouridhiana, Sternai, and Rethymno. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tobruk . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Koumbes ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Modern Greek: Lesson 2B - Χαίρετε

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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
Views: 19737 Rating: 4.90

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

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

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.

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Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Chania (regional unit), Cretan city-states, Former populated places in Greece, History of Crete

Kastelli Hill

Kastelli Hill is a landform at the city of Chania on the island of Crete in the present day country of Greece. The Minoan city of ancient Cydonia was centered around Kastelli Hill, which later was selected by the Romans as the site of an acropolis.

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Located at 35.52 24.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Geography of Crete

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