Nea Kydonia, Platanias

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Nea Kydonia is a former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Chania, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 21.457 km². It is situated on the western outskirts of Chania. It saw fierce fighting during the Battle of Crete during World War II and there the main prisoner of war camp for Allied soldiers in Western Crete was in Galatas. ()

Local name: Δήμος Νέας Κυδωνίας Coordinates: 35°30'0"N, 23°57'0"E

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Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Chania, Nautical Museum of Crete, Limnoupolis, Assumption Cathedral.

4 miE
Museum displaying regional artifacts
Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania
101 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...
3.9 miE
Exhibits on Crete's naval history
Nautical Museum of Crete, Chania
100 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.
2.5 miSE
35°28'3"N • 23°58'13"E
Limnoupolis, Chania
65 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
3.9 miE
Church
Assumption Cathedral, Chania
100 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...
4 miE
Church
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania
102 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...
5.2 miE
Museum, History museum
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa, Chania
132 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...
3.9 miE
Synagogue
Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Chania
100 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.
3.8 miE
City wall
Fortifications of Chania, Chania
98 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.
4.3 miE
Museum
War Museum of Chania, Chania
110 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.
2.5 miE
Memorial
Fallschirmjäger memorial, Chania
64 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.
4.1 miE
Nature, Hill
Kastelli Hill, Chania
105 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.