The Chania Archaeological Museum is located in the former Catholic monastery of St. Francisca. The museum's rich collection contains exhibits found during excavations in western Crete: weapons, coins, jewelry, statuettes, pottery, Roman mosaics, stone idols, sarcophagi, etc. and presents fragments of the development of civilization and history of Chania and its region from the Neolithic to the Roman period. Opening hours of the museum: from 08.00 to 15.00. Weekend - Monday. Entrance 2 €.
The building was rebuilt several times. The remains of the bell tower are preserved on the east side of the house. During the Turkish occupation, a minaret was added and the building was used as a mosque. The fountain in the yard has remained since then.
The building was rebuilt several times. The remains of the bell tower are preserved on the east side of the house. During the Turkish occupation, a minaret was added and the building was used as a mosque. The fountain in the yard has remained since then.
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