The Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania, Chania
The Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania offers a glimpse into the rich history and artistic traditions of the county of Chania during the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine periods. The collection showcases a range of artifacts, from everyday objects to items of great historical and cultural significance.
One of the highlights of the collection is the frescos and icons, which provide a window into the religious art of the time. The collection also includes examples of secular art, such as Venetian-era door frames and coats-of-arms. These artifacts reflect the complex cultural and political history of the region, which was ruled by a variety of powers over the centuries.
The collection is organized thematically, with exhibits grouped by genre and presented in chronological order. Visitors can learn about the provenance of each item and its historical context through maps and explanatory panels. While the collection provides only a glimpse into the history of the region, it offers a fascinating insight into the artistic and cultural traditions that have shaped the area over the centuries.
One of the highlights of the collection is the frescos and icons, which provide a window into the religious art of the time. The collection also includes examples of secular art, such as Venetian-era door frames and coats-of-arms. These artifacts reflect the complex cultural and political history of the region, which was ruled by a variety of powers over the centuries.
The collection is organized thematically, with exhibits grouped by genre and presented in chronological order. Visitors can learn about the provenance of each item and its historical context through maps and explanatory panels. While the collection provides only a glimpse into the history of the region, it offers a fascinating insight into the artistic and cultural traditions that have shaped the area over the centuries.
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The Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania on Map
Sight Name: The Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania
Sight Location: Chania, Greece (See walking tours in Chania)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Chania, Greece (See walking tours in Chania)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Chania, Greece
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Chania Introduction Walking Tour
Nineteenth-century English traveler Robert Pashley swore Chania “will repay the traveler a hundredfold.” The story of Chania stretches deep into antiquity. Its earliest name, Kydonia, appears in the epic works of Greek poet Homer and is thought to derive from the quince fruit that once grew in abundance here. Archaeological evidence shows that as early as the 14th century BC, the Minoans built... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles