Top Things to do in Chania Town
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Much of the old town district of Chania was developed around its harbor, which was built by the Venetians during the 14th century. Its lighthouse still proudly overlooks the Mediterranean. Here you’ll find several cinemas and historical attractions like the Archaeological Museum, a collection of Minoan and Roman artifacts that’s housed in the former Monastery of Saint Francis. Word nerds will especially enjoy the Museum of Typography.
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1. Greek National Football Museum
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5.0 based on 696 reviews
A unique Museum, the biggest one for a National Football Team, the Greek National Football Team, which was European Champions in 2004, located in the Old City of Chania and has over 1000 exhibits, balls from World Cup and Euro games, official shirts, photos and thw whole history of Greek football. BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC, THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE WHOLE MARCH.
Reviewed By che_ham
So glad we made the time to visit, this little museum is excellent, and can easily be visited even if you’re short of time. I’ve never been to a museum quite like this, it really is quite unique. We were limited on time, so were shown the shirts and memorabilia related to my team first - so I got to try on the shirts and get the pictures - then were shown the vast collection of international shirts worn by the greatest players of all time, and finally the lifting the Euro 2004 trophy given to Greece when they won the tournament. The personal touch here is what really makes it special though; being meeted and greeted as a friend, by someone with a genuine love of the game, and who delights in sharing this amazing collection that you can physically touch and feel, instead of the admiring-at-distance you expect of museums. A true home of world football.
2. Minoan's World The 9D Experience
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5.0 based on 479 reviews
Experience the Minoan History like never before! Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first 3D Museum and 9D Cinema! We are a unique combination of a 3D Museum (non archaeological) with life-like statues made out of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema which will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects such as air blasts, rain, snow, bubbles and smoke. Our epic movie has both a historical and mythological perspective. Multilingual movie system in 10 languages!
Reviewed By bayubabe
Movie with special effects was interesting and very enjoyable. Good place to spend some time away from the Greek heat . Staff extremely friendly and helped take a lot of photos. Freebie short roller coaster movie at the end was fun!
3. Maritime Museum of Crete
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4.5 based on 944 reviews
Reviewed By abager - London, United Kingdom
Everything to do with the sea, from naval battles over many centuries, to diving boots and a collection of shells. There's also much sad and fascinating material related to the British/Cretan defence of Crete against the airborne German assault during the Second World War. Worth a visit. Collections like this need our support.
4. Old Venetian Harbor
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4.5 based on 6,412 reviews
Reviewed By lovetrav_9 - Old Colwyn, United Kingdom
There is so much to see and do in this busy Harbour area including ample shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, boat trips, a museum, an art gallery and the lighthouse plus fabulous views to enjoy. It is also a great walking area. On top of all that, we had a superb lunch. Our time was sadly limited as we had to return to our hotel in Chersonisos, but had a most enjoyable visit and we definitely recommend.
5. Agii Apostoli Beach
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4.5 based on 871 reviews
Reviewed By DimosP53 - Crete, Greece
Nice sandy beach quit special in May ,September & October .Friendly beach to families with small children and older people.Easy to park changes and shower facilities
6. Lighthouse of Chania
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4.5 based on 1,417 reviews
Reviewed By Temer2 - Horley, United Kingdom
Chania's little lighthouse is at the end of a nice walk around the beautiful harbour. My husband, dad and I walked all the way too it - it's quite a walk and my mum and sister chose not to join us as there are steps and craggy bits - you have to watch where you're stepping, but worth the walk.
7. Venizelos Graves
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By wisdombeginsinwonder - Chania Town, Greece
Eleutherios and Sofoklis Venizelos, father and son, they were both prime ministers of Greece. Their tombs are situated up in a hill, with (one of) the best views above the city. It worths a visit when the sun sets and if the sky is clear, you can enjoy the beautiful colours!
8. Municipal Market of Chani
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4.0 based on 752 reviews
Reviewed By Doby47 - New York City, United States
Know what to expect. This is not like a Provence produce market. You'll be disappointed if that's what you think you're going to. More of a covered shopping area for souvenirs and gifts, including Cretan wine, herbs, cheeses. There is some produce and fresh fish. Also a few tavernas in it serving what looked like really good food.
9. Archaeological Museum of Chania
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4.0 based on 791 reviews
On September 13, 2020, Archaeological Museum of Chania closed its gates to the public. The long journey begins in 1899, when the Hegemonic Council of the Cretan State votes its founding; on July 14, 1962, after many adventures, it officially opens its gates to the public in the catholic of the Venetian Monastery of St. Francis; the journey is finally ending in 2021, in its permanent home, at Halepa place. For almost sixty years, located in the heart of the old city of Chania, was the ark that preserved and displayed the archaeological wealth of the land of Chania, offering knowledge, aesthetic pleasure, education and valuable experiences to thousands of visitors and scientists from Greece and around the world. Leaving the hospitable katholikon of St. Francis, all antiquities will meet the public in 2021 in a new, equally hospitable place, the new Archaeological Museum of Chania at Halepa.
Reviewed By giuliapN5276JC
The Museum is housed in the Venetian-built church of San Francesco and it can be tricky to spot from the outside as it is very modest and blends in with the rest of the buildings along the street. Inside it is quite small and simple in its layout, but the collection is beautiful with some unique artefacts. We bought the ticket that included the visit to the Byzantine Museum (€6 per person). The artefacts that stood out the most to us were the Master Impression seal and the Roman mosaics. There is a lovely little garden too where you can admire a fountain and the base of a minaret from when the Turks converted the church into a mosque. We definitely recommend a visit to this little gem.
10. Nea Chora Beach
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