The Firkas Fortress was constructed in 1629 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. My wife and I visited Chania as part of a short stop off and were enchanted by the surrounding sights...
The Firkas Fortress was constructed in 1629 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. My wife and I visited Chania as part of a short stop off and were enchanted by the surrounding sights...
Dominating the northwestern side of Chania Harbour, next to the Maritime Museum, this 16th-century Venetian built fortification provides a fascinating insight into the defence of the city over the cen...
Dominating the northwestern side of Chania Harbour, next to the Maritime Museum, this 16th-century Venetian built fortification provides a fascinating insight into the defence of the city over the cen...
Mainly just a wall but a nice walk around and back. Lighthouse at the end. Great views back over the harbour to the old town. Also nice views out to sea
CHARISMATIC SITE
The Firkas Fortress was constructed in 1629 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. My wife and I visited Chania as part of a short stop off and were enchanted by the surrounding sights...
CHARISMATIC SITE
The Firkas Fortress was constructed in 1629 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. My wife and I visited Chania as part of a short stop off and were enchanted by the surrounding sights...
Wonderfully restored
Dominating the northwestern side of Chania Harbour, next to the Maritime Museum, this 16th-century Venetian built fortification provides a fascinating insight into the defence of the city over the cen...
Wonderfully restored
Dominating the northwestern side of Chania Harbour, next to the Maritime Museum, this 16th-century Venetian built fortification provides a fascinating insight into the defence of the city over the cen...
Nice walk around
Mainly just a wall but a nice walk around and back. Lighthouse at the end. Great views back over the harbour to the old town. Also nice views out to sea