Kounoupidiana

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Kounoupidiana is a village in Crete, Greece, part of the municipal unit of Akrotiri and the largest town on that peninsula with a population of 6,334. It is 8 km northeast of the city of Chania and has become a popular place to live in recent years because of its healthy climate, the nearby Technical University of Crete and close proximity to Chania International Airport and the beaches of Kalathas and Stavros. ()

Local name: Κουνουπιδιανά Χανίων Coordinates: 35°31'58"N, 24°4'40"E

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Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Chania, Nautical Museum of Crete, Agia Triada Monastery, Assumption Cathedral.

3.6 miW
Museum displaying regional artifacts
Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania
92 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...
3.6 miW
Exhibits on Crete's naval history
Nautical Museum of Crete, Chania
93 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.
3.8 miNE
Monastery, Church
Agia Triada Monastery
97 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Meteora, Greece, the Agia Triada Monastery, also known as the Holy Trinity Monastery, presents a stunning example of monastic architecture perched atop a majestic rock pillar. This Eastern Orthodox monastery, founded in the 15th...
3.6 miW
Church
Assumption Cathedral, Chania
93 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...
3.6 miW
Church
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania
91 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...
2.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa, Chania
62 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...
5 miNE
Monastery, Church
Gouverneto Monastery
127 min walk • Gouverneto Monastery or Our Lady of the Angels is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the Akrotiri peninsula of the Chania regional unit of Crete, Greece.
3.6 miW
Synagogue
Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Chania
93 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.
3.7 miW
City wall
Fortifications of Chania, Chania
95 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.
3.3 miSW
Museum
War Museum of Chania, Chania
85 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.
5.1 miW
Memorial
Fallschirmjäger memorial, Chania
130 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.