Chania

A place with different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries.The city of Chania is built on the area of Minoan Kidonia,it is the second largest city of Crete after Heraklion and capital of the homonym perfecture.Includes the old and the new city.It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Greece.The modern part of Chania is where most locals live and work.It is less traditional than the old town,but there are still areas of some historical interest.The oldest district of the modern city is Nea Hora( New Town) which is located beyond the west end of the old town.The old town is built around the Venetian port and is also a relatively integral area where Venetian buildings and later Turkish elements compose a unique architectural style.It is developing area with narrow old lanes leading to a small fishing harbour.The district of Chania with over 350km of coastline and more than 80 beaches-most of which awarded with a blue flag-hosts some of the most drop-dead beautiful exotic The prefecture of Chania comprises many renowned monasteries.Chania holidays is a very interesting experience....