Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery

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The Suda Bay War Cemetery is a military cemetery administered by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. It contains 19 burials from World War I and 731 World War II burials. It was designed by architect Louis de Soissons. ()

Coordinates: 35°30'0"N, 24°3'40"E

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Souda Bay Allied War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Chania, Nautical Museum of Crete, Assumption Cathedral, Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral.

2.7 miNW
Museum displaying regional artifacts
Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania
68 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Chania is a treasure trove of Cretan history nestled in the picturesque city of Chania, Greece. Housed in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis, the museum is a cultural landmark that showcases the rich tapestry of civilizations...
2.8 miNW
Exhibits on Crete's naval history
Nautical Museum of Crete, Chania
73 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Chania on the island of Crete, the Nautical Museum of Crete offers a deep dive into the maritime history of the region. This museum serves as a treasure trove for those passionate about the sea and the rich nautical heritage of Crete.
2.7 miW
Church
Assumption Cathedral, Chania
69 min walk • The Assumption Cathedral, a beacon of historical and spiritual significance, stands proudly in the city of Chania, Greece. This church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, serves as a central place of worship and a testament to the enduring legacy of Orthodox Christianity in...
2.6 miNW
Church
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania
67 min walk • The Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral stands as a testament to the deep religious heritage and architectural splendor of Chania, a picturesque city on the island of Crete, Greece. This cathedral, also known as the Panagia Trimartiri, is the city's main church...
1.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa, Chania
46 min walk • Nestled in the historic district of Chalepa in Chania, Greece, the Eleftherios Venizelos Museum is a tribute to one of the most prominent figures in modern Greek history. Eleftherios Venizelos, revered as a national hero, was a revolutionary statesman who played a...
2.7 miNW
Synagogue
Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Chania
70 min walk • The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Chania on the Greek island of Crete. It is the only surviving remnant of the island's Romaniote Jewish community.
2.7 miW
City wall
Fortifications of Chania, Chania
70 min walk • The fortifications of Chania are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround the city of Chania in Crete, Greece. The inner city walls were first built in antiquity, and were rebuilt by the Byzantine Empire. The outer walls were built in the 16th century by the Republic of Venice.
2.2 miW
Museum
War Museum of Chania, Chania
56 min walk • War Museum of Chania was a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece, annex of the War Museum of Athens. It was founded in July 1995. The museum exhibited photographs, war artifacts and other items from the national wars and revolutions of the Greek History.
3.8 miW
Memorial
Fallschirmjäger memorial, Chania
98 min walk • The Fallschirmjäger memorial is a German war memorial for German parachutists who fell during the ten-day Battle of Crete in World War II. The memorial, known to Cretans as the German bird or the Evil bird, was erected in 1941 by the occupation forces and is located about three kilometers west of Chania on the road to Agii Apostoli.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Hill
Kastelli Hill, Chania
67 min walk • 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 on Kastelli Hill, which later was selected by the Romans as the site of an acropolis.
1.4 miS
Specialty museum, Science museum, Museum
Museum of Typography, Souda
37 min walk • The Museum of Typography is a Greek museum of typography and printing located near Chania, Crete, at the Industrial Park of Souda. It was founded by Yannis Garedakis, owner and founder of the local newspaper Haniotika Nea, and his wife Eleni Garedakis.