The Old Venetian Harbour of Chania

You will be amazed every time you visit Chania’s historic Venetian harbor.

Featuring a plethora of cafes, restaurants, taverns, bakeries, and other shops, the quay is the hub of Chania’s old town.

However, if Chania’s historic Venetian harbor hadn’t been preserved throughout the Ottoman (1645–1898), Venetian (1252–1645), and Egyptian (1831–1841) periods of Turkish rule, it would have simply been another stunning coastal tourist destination.

The Turkish Mosque Yiali Tzami, also known as Giali Tzami, is a remnant of Renaissance Islamic art that is located along the waterfront. It honors Kucuk Hassan, the first Turkish military ruler of Chania.
The most romantic ride through the alleyways of Chania’s charming old town awaits you right in front of it in classic horse-drawn carriages.

You will encounter Neoria (also known as arsenal) if you travel east.
These are arched-fronted stone structures that served as a workshop for fixing Venetian fleet ships.
Your stroll will come to a conclusion a few meters below the restored Neorio Moro, which serves as both a cafe and the Maritime Museum’s showroom.