Etz Hayyim Synagogue, Chania

Name: Etz Hayyim Synagogue
Address: Parados Kondylaki, Chania, 730 11, Greece
Telephone: +30 28 210 86 286

#7 among attractions in Chania

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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. ()

Local name: Συναγωγή Ετζ Χαγίμ Coordinates: 35°30'57"N, 24°1'0"E

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Parados KondylakiChania 730 11 Greece

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+30 28 210 86 286

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Etz Hayyim Synagogue – 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.

~310 ftE
Museum displaying regional artifacts
Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania
2 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...
~910 ftN
Exhibits on Crete's naval history
Nautical Museum of Crete, Chania
5 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.
~190 ftS
Church
Assumption Cathedral, Chania
1 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...
~520 ftE
Church
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania
3 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...
1.3 miE
Museum, History museum
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa, Chania
32 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...
~610 ftS
City wall
Fortifications of Chania, Chania
3 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum
War Museum of Chania, Chania
15 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.
~1020 ftNE
Nature, Hill
Kastelli Hill, Chania
5 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.
~420 ftNE
35°30'59"N • 24°1'4"E
Al Hammam Authentic Turkish Baths, Chania
3 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.
~670 ftNE
Art gallery, Museum
Yiali Tzami, Chania
4 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 (1 min walk), Archaeological Museum of Chania, Chania (2 min walk), Al Hammam Authentic Turkish Baths, Chania (3 min walk), Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, Chania (3 min walk).