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CHANIA

What Not to Miss in Chania

A joint of cultures where tradition and creativity come hand-in-hand,
Chania is about to become your window to passionate life.

History’s Calling
Do you know the daily routine of Minoans and how they
influenced the way we live today? The Archaeological Museum
of Chania in the suburb of Chalepa has all the answers offering a
range of exhibits covering from the 4th millennium BC to the 3rd
c. AD. The museum is constructed on a plot of land covering 12
acres, with a total area of space measuring approximately 6,000 m2
and with a magnificent view over much of the city, especially the
seafront. Designed by architect Theofanis Bobotis and partners,
it is composed of two distinct linear masses rising from the earth,
a symbolic reference to the vestiges of civilization beneath the
ground. (amch.gr)

Tunes Connection
Dance is a universal language and the town celebrates the sense of
freedom generated with an annual festival. Every year, locals and
travelers become one group of people who enjoy the most creative
choreographies. The international contemporary dance festival
“Dance Days Chania” will be held from July 22nd till August 2nd
2023 for the 13th consecutive year. The festival program includes
performances, workshops, the section “New Creators and Public
Space”, the Video Dance section, transnational artistic residency,
photography and painting exhibition by kids and teenagers,
discussions and events in the city (dancedays.gr)

Olive Templar
It could have been described as a museum dedicated to olive
oil or even a homage to the “liquid gold” according to Homer.
The Olive and Oil Museum – Dermitzaki Folklore Collection
is housed in a fabrica, a 18th-century olive oil factory in
Vatolakkos – Chania. Being the only surviving building from the
pre-industrial times in the Prefecture of Chania, the fabrica was
officially listed as a monument by the Department of Byzantine
Antiquities of the Greek Ministry of Culture. The acclaimed
director Yannis Smaragdis chose the Olive and Oil Museum
in Vatolakkos to shoot scenes of his film about the Cretan
writer Nikos Kazantzakis. It was «its distinctive atmosphere and
photogenie» that appealed to him. This will also be the case
with you! (oliveoil-museum.gr)

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