Chaniá in Crete
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Chania

Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. The official population of the municipal unit (the former municipality) is 53,910, while the municipality has 108,642 (2011) inhabitants. This consists of the city of Chania and several other towns and villages, including Kounoupidiana (pop. 8,620), Mournies (pop. 7,614), Souda (pop.

Located at 35.5249, 24.0562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chania, Populated coastal places in Greece, Greek prefectural capitals, Minoan sites in Crete, Municipalities of Crete, Capitals of former nations

Kydonia

Cydonia or Kydonia (Greek Κυδωνία, "quince") was an important ancient city-state on the northwest coast of the island of Crete. It is at the site of the modern-day Greek city of Chania. In legend Cydonia was founded by King Cydon, a son of Hermes and of Akakallis, the daughter of King Minos. Cydonians are mentioned in book 12 of the Aeneid, where their excellent bow skills are used in an extended Virgilian simile describing the Fury's descent to Juturna.

Located at 35.5173, 24.0196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Crete, Cretan city-states, Chania (regional unit), Former populated places in Greece

Etz Hayyim Synagogue

The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the once Jewish community on the Greek isle of Crete. After being restored, the synagogue has become tourist destination and has attracted visits from foreign dignitaries like Queen Sofía of Spain, the sister of the former King Constantine II of Greece, who made a sudden and unannounced visit to the site on March 6, 2006. The synagogue was the target of an arson attack January 5, 2010. http://www. adl. org/PresRele/ASInt_13/5690_13. htm

Located at 35.5156, 24.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Synagogues in Greece, Buildings and structures in Crete, Visitor attractions in Crete

Cretan State

The Cretan State (Greek: Κρητική Πολιτεία, Kritiki Politia), was established in 1898, following the intervention by the Great Powers (Britain, France, Italy and Russia) on the island of Crete. In 1897 an insurrection in Crete led the Ottoman Empire to declare war on Greece, which led Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia to intervene on the grounds that the Ottoman Empire could no longer maintain control.

Located at 35.5167, 24.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Modern history of Crete, Former countries in Europe, Island countries, States and territories established in 1898, Eleftherios Venizelos, Cretan State, Vassal and tributary states of the Ottoman Empire

Archaeological Museum of Chania

The Archaeological Museum of Chania (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χανίων) is a museum located in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis at 25 Chalidon Street, Chania, Crete, Greece. It was established in 1962.

Located at 35.5156, 24.0172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological museums in Greece, Chania, Museums established in 1962, Museums in Crete

Nautical Museum of Crete

The Nautical Museum of Crete is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece. Its collection includes models of ships, nautical instruments, painting, historical photographs and war relics. The material is classified chronologically, starting from the Bronze Age up to our times. The exhibits of the first floor include models of ancient ships, a model of the fortified town and port under Venetian rule, a model that shows shipbuilding and repair buildings, with a rowing ship inside.

Located at 35.5181, 24.0158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Chania, Maritime museums in Greece, Museums in Crete

War Museum of Chania

War Museum of Chania is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece, annex of the War Museum of Athens. It was founded on July 1995. The museum exhibits photographs, war artifacts and other items from the national wars and revolutions of the Greek History. It is housed in a building, built in 1870 and designed by the Italian architect Makouzo, which in the past has been used as barracks by the Italian Army during World War II.

Located at 35.5113, 24.0252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Chania, Military and war museums in Greece, Museums established in 1975, Museums in Crete

Kastelli Hill

Kastelli Hill is a landform at the city of Chania on the island of Crete in the present day country of Greece. The Minoan city of ancient Cydonia was centered around Kastelli Hill, which later was selected by the Romans as the site of an acropolis.

Located at 35.5173, 24.0196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Crete