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Archaeological Museum of Chania

Minoan, Greek and Roman finds from western Crete in a striking new building.

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Open
Closed Tuesdays
Price
Paid
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Skra 15, Halepa, ChaniaDirections
Getting There
About 25 minutes on foot east of the harbor, or a short taxi ride.

Why Go

The collection moved to its new home in Halepa in 2022, from a Venetian monastery in the old town. It runs from Minoan clay tablets and seals to Roman mosaics and statues found around Chania.

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Old Town30 min walkEtz Hayyim Synagogue30 min walkVenetian Harbor30 min walk · Must-SeeMaritime Museum of Crete31 min walk

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