Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete
593 Votes Currently Open- Address: Maritime Museum of Crete, Akti Koundourioti, Chania, Greece Map
- Timings: 09:00 am - 04:00 pm Details
- Phone: +30-2821091875
- Ticket Price: 3 EUR
- Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
- Tags: Museums, Military Museums, Historical Site, War Memorial, Family And Kids, Military Area , Exhibition
The building was used as a barracks to house the Turkish army,to protect Chania from raiders from the sea. This was also the place where Crete’s union with Greece was celebrated. Check out the fantastic panoramic view of the harbour… and then come down to the museum.
The Maritime Museum of Crete is a red building that covers history right from antiquity to the Battle of Crete. Highlights are as follows:
Ground Floor
- Models of Venetian Forts and Chania
- Sea shells of Greece
- Amphorae from ancient shipwrecks
- Ship models from the Bronze Age to Roman times
- Shipping in Byzantine and Ottoman times
- Exhibits from the Greek War of Independence of 1821
Second Floor
- Exhibits from World War II
- Reproductions of the Greek merchant fleet, cruisers, submarines
- The bridge of a World War II torpedo boat.
- The battle of Crete
Entrance Ticket Details For Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete
- Adults 2.50 €, Students 1.50 €.
- Children up to 6 years- free.
- Eateries along the harbour
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- Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete Address: Maritime Museum of Crete, Akti Koundourioti, Chania, Greece
- Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete Contact Number: +30-2821091875
- Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete Timing: 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
- Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete Price: 3 EUR
- Time required to visit Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete: 01:00 Hrs
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75.35% of people who visit Chania include Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete in their plan
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63.85% of people start their Firkas Fortress And Maritime Museum Of Crete visit around 09 AM - 10 AM
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