The Grand Arsenal
The Grand Arsenal is a building in Chania, Chania, Crete. The Grand Arsenal is situated nearby to Monastery of Santa Maria dei Mirakoli, as well as near the public building Παλιό Τελωνείο Χανίων.
- Type: Building
- Description: building in Chania Municipality, Greece
- Also known as: “Megalo Arsenali”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kydonia and Yiali Tzami.
Kydonia
Archaeological site
Kydonia, also known as Cydonia was an ancient city located at the site of present-day Chania near the west end of the island of Crete in Greece. The city is known from archaeological remains dating back to the Minoan era as well as literary and historical sources. Kydonia is situated 120 metres south of The Grand Arsenal.
Yiali Tzami
The Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque, also known as the Yalı Mosque, is a former mosque located in Chania, on the island of Crete, Greece. Built in 1645 during the Ottoman era, the former mosque was abandoned in 1923, and subsequently repurposed as an exhibition center. Yiali Tzami is situated 210 metres southwest of The Grand Arsenal.
Maritime Museum of Crete
Museum
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mournies and Perivolia.
Mournies
Village
Mournies is a village in Crete, in the regional unit of Chania. Between 1997 and 2010, it was the seat of the former municipality of Eleftherios Venizelos. Mournies is famous for being the place of birth of the statesman Eleftherios Venizelos. Mournies is situated 4 km south of The Grand Arsenal.
Agioi Apostoloi
Neighborhood
Agioi Apostoloi is a waterfront village, named after a small church called Agioi Apostoloi, situated in Crete and it is famous for its coves. Found only 4 km from the centre of Chania on the island of Crete, it is known for its small protected woods, for a summer beach volleyball competition, and as a favourite beach for winter swimmers. Agioi Apostoloi is situated 5 km west of The Grand Arsenal.
The Grand Arsenal
Latitude
35.5184° or 35° 31′ 6″ north
Longitude
24.01978° or 24° 1′ 11″ east
Inception
1585
Open location code
8G76G299+9W
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Greek—“The Grand Arsenal” goes by many names.
- German: “Megálo Arsenáli”
- Greek: “Μεγάλο Αρσενάλι Χανίων”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Monastery of Santa Maria dei Mirakoli and Παλιό Τελωνείο Χανίων.
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