Chania, Venice of the East
Chania is the largest city of Crete after Heraklion which is the capital of the isle. Chania is praised for its mystical atmosphere and beautiful harbor and its labyrinth of narrow alleys. The city is very popular among tourists and well known for its beauty. Built on the Minoan settlement called Kydonia, Chania became an important city-state during the Classical Period. Conquered by the Romans, the city kept changing hands until the...
