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Discover Chania Old Town in Greece

Chania Old Town in the region of Crete is a town located in Greece - some 171 mi or ( 275 km ) South of Athens , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Chania Old Town

Local time in Chania Old Town is now 10:40 AM (Friday) . 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 Chania Old Town ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

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
Views: 17770 Rating: 4.41

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 ! ..


Hang Drum in Xania, Crete.

0:25 min by nekrecart
Views: 13109 Rating: 4.80

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)

4:45 min by ccccorneliu56
Views: 11772 Rating: 5.00

On the streets of Chania - Crete - Greece. Music: 1.Antique - Follow me; 2.Antique - Opa Opa ..


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Interesting facts about this location

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 0 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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Tags: Geography of 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 1 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

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 1 km away
Tags: Archaeological museums in Greece, Chania, Museums established in 1962, Museums in 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 1 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Crete, Synagogues in Greece, Visitor attractions in Crete