Fallschirmjäger memorial, Chania

Name: Fallschirmjäger memorial
Address: Chania, Greece

#10 among attractions in Chania

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°30'22"N, 23°59'36"E

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

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Museum displaying regional artifacts
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35°28'3"N • 23°58'13"E
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Synagogue
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Museum
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