Chania, Greece (2019)
"Chania, a city on the northwest coast of Crete, is known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences. Opposite, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photos. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania." ― Google
Old Venetian Harbor
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Afternoon light (1, 2)
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Pastel shades
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Old town buildings
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Ottoman era mosque of the
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Harbor view (1, 2)
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Lighthouse at harbor
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Lined with eateries (more)
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Late evening view
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Harbor front eateries
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Virgin Mary Holy
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Platia Athinagora square
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Halidon Street
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Halidon Street
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Byzantine wall of Chania
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From Hellenistic times to
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Wall separating old town
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Wall fragment
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Archaeological Museum of Chania |
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Museum entrance
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In a restored 16 c. church
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Inside the museum
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Tablets w/ economic data
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Key source of Minoan script
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Linear B inscription from
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Clay figurines, 4 c. BCE
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Sealings that showed
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Triclinium of the house of
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Impression from Seal,
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Clay corks with & without
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<Daedalic> Pithos
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