Coming up June 12th and 13th in Chania, an OPEN HOUSE pop-up event offers visitors free of charge guided tours of the city’s architectural wonders.
A city with over 5,000 years of history, Chania has been a bustling urban center since the time of Minoan Kydonia. From the Arabic Hanim to the Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman rule, and the Greek Orthodox period, this picturesque town’s wonderful history is reflected in its rich architecture.
On June 12th and 13th, more than 70 volunteers will guide visitors to selected architectural marvels for free. Here is a map of the location of the buildings. Chania visitors to 15 public and private buildings:
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
Municipal Market of Chania Construction Site
Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor Hotel
Centre of Mediterranean Architecture – The Great Arsenali
Chania Sailing Club – Neorio Moro
The Villa of Manoussos Koundouros
New Archaeological Museum of Chania
Residence-Museum “Eleftherios K. Venizelos”
Change of Use of Tanneries in Tampakaria
Residence with Glasshouse in Loutraki
To join the tours simply visit the sites that interest you during their opening hours. Please arrive in time for the specific buildings you wish to tour, during normal business hours. The tours will begin by order of priority based on the time of arrival. No reservations are necessary, and there is no entrance fee.
Source: Kissamos News
