Ancient Aptera
Ancient Aptera was one of the most significant and powerful city-states of Western Crete.
Chania
Chania Prefecture
Ancient Kydonia
Kydonia, one of the most important and powerful cities of Western Crete, flourished right where the current city of Chania stands today.
The fortress of Souda
Two little islands (known as Lefkes in Antiquity) at the entrance of Souda bay control the movement of shipping to and from the large natural harbour.
Historical & Folklore Museum of Therissos
The Museum was founded in 1985 and is housed in a building which used to be the headquarters of Eleftherios Venizelos during the political movement of the Cr
Folklore Museum of Chania
A private museum created on the initiative of Aspasia Bikaki and Irini Koumandaraki.
Maritime Museum of Crete
The MaritimeMuseumis located at the entrance to the historical fortress of Firkas.
Chrysopigi (Golden Font) Convent
The Convent of Chrysopigi, just outside Chania, is dedicated to Mother Mary, the Life-Giving Font (Panagia Zoodochos Pigi).
Guverneto Monastery
The Guverneto Monastery is situated at the northeast end of Akrotiri, on a location full of lentisks, thyme, wild olive trees and carob trees.
Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) Monastery
This is situated at Akrotiri, a location planted with olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees.
Kounaviano gorge
The gorge of Kounavi (Kounaviano) is 5 kilometres long in total. The elevation difference between the entrance and the outlet is 180 metres.
