A place travelers can visit Old Town Chania

Reviews: Old Town Chania

General description: Old Town Chania

Chania Old Town
 
Chania is a charming town and has many attractions for tourists. Chania has about 60,000 residents, making it the second largest city in Crete, but also one of the most beautiful of Crete.
 
Chania has beautiful houses, lovely parks and charming restaurants. The city boasts a rich cultural heritage with many ancient monuments. The friendly locals create a warm inviting welcoming when visitors arrive here amking your visit even more special and memorable. In the town you may also encounter Venetian and Turkish influences.
 
Directly opposite the lighthouse is the harbour entrance, also known as the "Firkas" fortress. This is where the flag of the Greek republic was hoisted in 1913 for Crete's union.
 
When visiting the city a great way to get to the know the city is to enjoy one of the Chania Old Town Walks where you will get the chance to see the church, ruins, monuments and Venetian townhouses.

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