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Until the 1980s, Chania was one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean: a delightful town nestled between mountains and sea, a labyrinth of atmospheric streets and structures from its Venetian-Turkish era. Since then, tourists have flocked here, and there's hardly a square inch of the Old Town, which fans back from the harbor, that's not dedicated to satisfying them. Chania was heavily bombed during World War II; ironically, some of its atmosphere is due to still-unreconstructed buildings that are now used as shops and restaurants.
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AttractionsArchaeological Museum
30 Halidon
Chania, Greece Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Even short-term visitors should stop here, if only for a half-hour's walk-through. The... Read More Archaeological Museum
Museum is in building just outside the fortress walls
Rethymnon, Greece Distance: 28.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: The exhibits here are not of much interest to any except specialists, and I recommend instead the little Folk Art Museum. ... Read MoreHistorical and Folk Art Museum
30 Vernadou
Rethymnon, Greece Distance: 28.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: Housed in a centuries-old and architecturally significant Venetian mansion, this small museum... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Khania
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