Chania is one of the oldest towns in Crete, with a rich and long history. Famous for its preservable settlement with the remarkable monuments and houses from the Venetian times, this authentic town is considered quite lively and definitely picturesque and awaits you to discover its hidden gems.

Chania Old Town

Chania Old Town is divided into 4 districts, all of which are best explored on foot. The pedestrian-only streets are lined with historical buildings with Venetian, Ottoman and neoclassical influences. Visit Old Town’s Jewish District. or enjoy a nice stroll along the city’s seawall, which connects the Old Venetian Harbour of Chania with the 19th-century Venetian Lighthouse, the Grand Arsenal, and Giali Tzamisi Mosque.

Firka Castle 

Firka Castle is a Venetian fortification in Chania that houses the Maritime Museum of Crete. Also called Revellino del Porto, the structure was built in 1629 to protect the entrance of Chania’s Old Venetian Harbour. You can climb to the top of Firkas Castle for panoramic views of the harbor and the Mediterranean Sea.

Venetian Lighthouse

The beautiful Venetian lighthouse is ideally located at the entrance of the port and is considered to be the symbol of Chania.

Initially, the lighthouse was built by the Venetians in 1570 and later on, it was reconstructed for the last time in 1830. The lighthouse is no longer operational but it is still one of the top attractions of Chania for its magnificent architecture and historical interest.

Visitors can walk along the Venetian walls. The view from the port of Chania is absolutely amazing.

Archaeological Museum of Chania

The Archaeological Museum of Chania occupies the former Franciscan Monastery of Agios Fragkiskos, one of Chania’s largest Venetian churches. Most of the artifacts were excavated from Chania and the wider region of western Crete, dating between the Neolithic and Roman periods.

Chalepa Hub

Chalepa is located on the North-East outskirts of Chania Town where the road from Akrotiri comes to an end entering the city. It was and still is an affluent suburb of the city, and back in the 19th century it was considered a diplomatic hub. Opulent mansions with large lush, gardens housed the elite of Chania’s society and most of the consulates were also located in this aristocratic quartier.