Chania Greece

The Old Town

Chania Greece – The Old Town

The old town of Chania shows the architecture of its mixed history, Venetian mansions next to Turkish baths and cathedrals next to mosques. Highlights of the old town include:

• The narrow streets and laneways
• Local craft and art studios
• Boutiques and jewellery studios
• The small Venetian harbour

• The lighthouse
• Fort Finca
• The Mosque of the Janissaries
• The Great Arsenal
• The Fortezza
• Restaurants by the Venetian harbour

One of the most interesting crafts of Chania is knife-making. Knives are interwoven with the history of Crete, and until very recently every proud Cretan man carried a knife, and some of the women too, and plenty still do! So keep a look out! The intricacy of design and carving of the hand-crafted daggers and knives can be found on maheradika or "knife lane" in Chania.

Chania Hotels - The Old Town

There are some marvellous hotels in Chania, one of our favourites is the restored mansion Casa Delfino.

An affordable pension within the walls of the old town is Pension Eva. Also in the old town are Hotel Helena and Madonna Studios representing good value for accommodation close to the limani.

Many of the small boutique hotels or pensions are located on Odos Zambeliou. This is a lovely location as it is in the heart of the old town, close to everything yet set a little back from the harbourside.

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