Archaeological Site Of Chania (Kydonia)

  Overview:

Chania, identified with the ancient city of Kydonia, was one of the most important cities of the Minoan period.

Since 1966, the 25th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities has been conducting salvage and systematic excavations, while an important part of the city is excavated in collaboration with the Swedish Archaeological Institute in Athens.

Some of the most important finds from the city are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Chania.

  Address:

“Kasteli” hill and “Splantzia” quarter

 Location:

Chania

  Telephone:

(+30) 2821044418

  Fax:

(+30) 2821094487

  E-mail:

[email protected]

 Url:

www.culture.gr/en

  Operating Period:

JAN-DEC

  Operating Days & Hours:

Open-air site. Permanently open.

  Admission Fee:

• Free entrance

  Notes:

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