Nestled in the heart of Chania’s old town, within the vibrant Athinagora Square, stands the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. This Greek Orthodox cathedral, constructed between 1850 and 1860 during the waning years of Ottoman rule, serves as a spiritual haven and an architectural gem that beckons the faithful and history enthusiasts alike. A Triptych Read more…

Tucked away on Halidon Street 46, a pathway stretching from the 1866 Square to the Venetian harbor, lies the Roman Catholic Church of Chania. Established on April 25, 1879, and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this cathedral serves as a spiritual hub for the Catholic Diocese of Crete and the local Catholic community. Its enduring presence since 1842 marks it Read more…

Nestled within the heart of Chania’s vibrant Old Town, near the serene presence of the Catholic Church, lies the Folklore Museum—a humble abode brimming with the rich tapestry of Crete’s 18th and 19th-century rural life. This quaint yet captivating museum, founded by the diligent Aspasia Bikaki and Irini Koumandraki in 1990, serves as a time capsule that artfully preserves the Read more…

Perched on a hill 12 kilometers east of Chania, near the ruins of the ancient city of Aptera, the Turkish Castle of Aptera stands as a stoic guardian over Suda Bay. This relatively modern fortress, constructed in the aftermath of the Cretan Revolution of 1866 by Hussein Avni Pasha, was strategically designed to dominate the Apokorona region and support the Read more…