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| The Agios Nikolaos church in Chania |
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Agios Nikolaos Church was originally a monastery church and a part of monastery that dates from the 13th century. During the occupation of Crete by the Ottoman Turks the church was converted to the Sultan Ibrahim mosque and a minaret was added. The clock tower on the other side of the building was built after the liberation and the Greek independence (1912). The Agios Nikolaos church is set on a pleasant plaza with outdoor cafes where you can sit down for a drink. |
| The Mitropolis kathedral in Chania |
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The Mitropolis cathedral is located on a square in the busy Halidon Street (a shopping street in the center of Chania). This is the main street of the center, which runs directly to the port. The Mitropolis church is the seat of the Archbishop. This church dates from the late 19th century and is built by a Muslim that wanted to thank the Holy Virgin Mary in this way for curing his son. Almost diagonally opposite the Mitropolis church you will find the Archaeological Museum of Chania. |
| The Agios Ekaterini church in Chania |
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In the alley behind the church of Agios Nikolaos (and than just around the corner) you will find the Agios Ekaterini church. The old church is painted pink and on the outside it a little a neglected impression. Unfortunately this small church was closed. |
| Church of the Assumption in Chania |
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This Catholic Church can be reached through a narrow street that leads from Halidon Street. The church was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1879. The church dates originally from the Venetian period and has also served as a mosque. On the intimate courtyard of the church stands a statue of St. Francis. |