Chania

Chania is a beautiful port town on the northwest coast of , with an atmosphere reflecting its Venetian and Turkish past. Highly livable spot.
  • Locality with about 98,200 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)

Places of Interest

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Archaeological site
, also known as Cydonia was an ancient city…
The Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque, also known as the Yalı…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mournies and Nerokouros.
Town
is a village in , in the regional unit of .
Village
is a village in , in the regional unit of .
4½ km southeast of Chania
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Latitude
35.5119° or 35° 30′ 43″ north
Longitude
24.0171° or 24° 1′ 2″ east
Open location code
8G76G268+QV
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Chania” goes by many names.
ΧανιάGreek
ΧανίωνGreek

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Chania Old Town and Pakhianá.

Curious Places to Discover

“The world is so empty if we think of it only as mountains, rivers, and cities; but to know someone here and there who is in harmony with us… makes this earth an inhabited garden.”

Chania: Highlights

Learn more about Chania and Kissamos.