Halidon Street
Halidon Street is the primary pedestrian street in Chania’s Old Town.
The Municipal Art Gallery will be on your left as you descend from Square 1866, where you should start your stroll.
Numerous traditional shops selling trinkets and folk art may be found as you head down towards the port.
About half way to the port on your left hand side at street No.46, there is a small door with a small inscription and a coat of arms of the Franciscan Capuchins carved above the entrance that leads you to the Catholic Church of the city of Chania.
The lovely Trimartiri Square (Athinagora Square), with the Orthodox Cathedral and Metropolis of the city of Chania, is directly across from you on your right.
Proceeding, you will see the ancient Venetian church of Agios Francis on your left, right before you get to the Venetian harbor with the Egyptian lighthouse. During the Venetian era, this ancient stone church was among the most exquisite and magnificent. It became a mosque when it was under Ottoman rule. After then, it was transformed into the Chania Archaeological Museum. Because the Archaeological Museum of Chania has moved to new buildings, you can only view it from the outside these days.
The Venetian harbor, complete with cafes, restaurants, and a variety of shops, is already open in front of you. At any time of day or night, the Venetian harbor is breathtaking, but if you find yourself there at sunset is an experience you will not forget.
