Fortifications of Chania, Chania

Name: Fortifications of Chania
Address: Chania, Greece

#8 among attractions in Chania

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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. Some of the fortifications were demolished in the 20th century, but parts of both the Byzantine and Venetian walls remain intact. ()

Alternative names: Built: VII century B.C.Coordinates: 35°30'51"N, 24°0'58"E

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Fortifications of Chania – 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.

~670 ftNE
Museum displaying regional artifacts
Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania
4 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...
~1460 ftN
Exhibits on Crete's naval history
Nautical Museum of Crete, Chania
8 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.
~470 ftNE
Church
Assumption Cathedral, Chania
3 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...
~780 ftNE
Church
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania
4 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...
~610 ftN
Synagogue
Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Chania
3 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.
0.5 miSE
Museum
War Museum of Chania, Chania
14 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.
~1540 ftNE
Nature, Hill
Kastelli Hill, Chania
8 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.
~960 ftNE
35°30'59"N • 24°1'4"E
Al Hammam Authentic Turkish Baths, Chania
5 min walk • Baths, Spa
1 miW
Island
Lazaretta, Chania
26 min walk • Lazaretta, also called Lazaretto, is an uninhabited island close to the northern coast of Crete in the Aegean Sea. It is located near the city of Chania and administratively, it is within the municipality of Chania, in Chania regional unit.
~1270 ftNE
Art gallery, Museum
Yiali Tzami, Chania
7 min walk • The Mosque of Kiuchuk Hassan or Yali Mosque is located in Chania and is a work of Islamic art. It dates back to the second half of the 17th century. It was built in honor of the first guard of Chania, Kiuchuk Hassan. The mosque has...

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Nearby attractions include Assumption Cathedral, Chania (3 min walk), Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Chania (3 min walk), Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania (4 min walk), Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania (4 min walk).