Historical and Folklore Museum

Historical and Folklore Museum

The museum is housed in a restored Venetian building, one of the last to be built during the Venetian period in Crete. The collection inside is impressive, with over 5000 items dating from the 17th to the 20th century; ranging from costumes, ceramics, historic photographs, weapons and coins.
Jo-An Palace Hotel.
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Jo-An Palace Hotel.

Rethymnon – Chania, Crete (Chania Area)

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Minos Hotel.

Minos Hotel.

Rethymnon – Chania, Crete (Chania Area)

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Visit the Old Town

Visit the Old Town

Rethymnon – Chania, Crete (Chania Area)

Situated in the heart of Rethymnon, the charming Old Town is filled with rich history and impressive architecture that entwines influences of the Turkish period with the Venetian-renaissance style. Spend an...

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Great Old Town bars

Great Old Town bars

Rethymnon – Chania, Crete (Chania Area)

It may not be as buzzing as Malia, but Rethymnon town has a lot to offer when it comes to a great night out. There are plenty of bars, clubs and cafés near the harbour that plays music late into the evening. Or...

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Municipal Gallery of Kanakakis

Municipal Gallery of Kanakakis

Rethymnon – Chania, Crete (Chania Area)

Founded in 1992, the Municipal Gallery is housed in a beautiful Venetian building, below the Archaeological Museum. The impressive collection of around 300 Greek art pieces derives from collectors and artists...

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