Experience the History of Crete like never before! Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first 3D Museum and 9D Cinema! It is a 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 Read more…

The Maritime Museum of Crete is housed at the Venetian Firka fortress, placed at the entrance of the old harbor in Chania. This location has historical importance because on December, 1st, 1913, the Greek flag was raised there and signaled the unification of Crete with the Greek state. The initial idea behind the museum was to build a place that Read more…

The Hammams were brought to Chania by the Ottomans of Asia Minor. These hammams or public baths constitute a very old Moslem tradition. Body hygiene was closely associated with worship and meditation and according to the Koran, only running water can purify. The hammams played an important role in Middle-eastern Culture and served as places of body cleaning and social Read more…

The port of Chania is one of the busiest places during the day and the most romantic spot at night. The beautiful Venetian lighthouse is ideally located at the extreme end of the pier, 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 Read more…