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Firka Venetian Fortress — Attraction in Municipality of Chania

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Firka Venetian Fortress
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Nearby attractions
Old Venetian Port of Chania
Ag. Markou 8, Chania 731 32, Greece
Maritime Museum of Crete
Kountourioti, Chania 731 36, Greece
Lighthouse of Chania
Chania 731 32, Greece
Byzantine/Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania | Βυζαντινή/Μεταβυζαντινή Συλλογή Χανίων
Theotokopoulou 78, Chania 731 31, Greece
Kucuk Hasan Mosque
Sourmelis 18, Chania 731 32, Greece
Παλιά Πόλη Χανίων
Chania 731 31, Greece
Holy Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Chalidon 46, Chania 731 31, Greece
Holy Metropolitan Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri)
Mpetolo 18, Chania 731 32, Greece
Trimartiri, Chania's Cathedral Church
Pl. Athinagora, Chania 731 32, Greece
Municipal Art Gallery
Chalidon 98, Chania 731 32, Greece
Nearby restaurants
Pulse Vegan-chania
Theotokopoulou 70, Chania 731 31, Greece
Arismari, Cretan Creative Cuisine
Akti Kountourioti 55, Chania 731 31, Greece
Oinoa
Theotokopoulou 63, Chania 731 31, Greece
Kalderimi
Theotokopoulou 53, Chania 731 31, Greece
PALLAS
Akti Tompazi, Chania 731 00, Greece
Amphora Taverna
Ακτή Κουντουριώτη, akti kountourioti 49, Chania 731 31, Greece
Taverna Michalis
Akti Tompazi 54, chania creta 731 00, Greece
TAMAM RESTAURANT CHANIA
49 Zampeliou str Old Harbour, Chania 731 00, Greece
Canale Restaurant Chania
Akti Tompazi, Chania 731 00, Greece
Palazzo al Mare Restaurant Chania
Sourmelis St, 36 38, Chania 731 32, Greece
Nearby hotels
Alcanea Boutique Hotel
Old Port, Aggelou 2, Chania 731 00, Greece
El Greco Hotel
47, Theotokopoulou str, Chania 731 31, Greece
Hotel OFF
Aggelou 5, Chania 731 31, Greece
Iason Studios
Aggelou 32, Chania 731 00, Greece
Palazzo Hotel
Theotokopoulou 54, Chania 731 31, Greece
Pension Lena
Ritzou Andrea 5, Chania 731 00, Greece
Helena Hotel
Sali Helidonaki 14, Chania 731 31, Greece
Fagotto Art Residences Chania Crete
Aggelou 18, Chania 731 00, Greece
CASA VENETA
ΠΑΛΙΑ ΠΟΛΗ-ΤΟΠΑΝΑΣ, Θεοτοκόπουλου 55-57, Theotokopoulou 53, Chania 731 31, Greece
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Theofanous 9, Chania 731 31, Greece
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Firka Venetian Fortress
GreeceRegion of CreteMunicipality of ChaniaFirka Venetian Fortress

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Firka Venetian Fortress

Akti Kountourioti, Chania 731 31, Greece
4.6(473)
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attractions: Old Venetian Port of Chania, Maritime Museum of Crete, Lighthouse of Chania, Byzantine/Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania | Βυζαντινή/Μεταβυζαντινή Συλλογή Χανίων, Kucuk Hasan Mosque, Παλιά Πόλη Χανίων, Holy Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Metropolitan Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri), Trimartiri, Chania's Cathedral Church, Municipal Art Gallery, restaurants: Pulse Vegan-chania, Arismari, Cretan Creative Cuisine, Oinoa, Kalderimi, PALLAS, Amphora Taverna, Taverna Michalis, TAMAM RESTAURANT CHANIA, Canale Restaurant Chania, Palazzo al Mare Restaurant Chania
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Nearby attractions of Firka Venetian Fortress

Old Venetian Port of Chania

Maritime Museum of Crete

Lighthouse of Chania

Byzantine/Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania | Βυζαντινή/Μεταβυζαντινή Συλλογή Χανίων

Kucuk Hasan Mosque

Παλιά Πόλη Χανίων

Holy Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Metropolitan Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri)

Trimartiri, Chania's Cathedral Church

Municipal Art Gallery

Old Venetian Port of Chania

Old Venetian Port of Chania

4.8

(14.8K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Maritime Museum of Crete

Maritime Museum of Crete

4.6

(748)

Open 24 hours
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Lighthouse of Chania

Lighthouse of Chania

4.8

(1.5K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Byzantine/Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania | Βυζαντινή/Μεταβυζαντινή Συλλογή Χανίων

Byzantine/Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania | Βυζαντινή/Μεταβυζαντινή Συλλογή Χανίων

4.4

(100)

Open until 3:30 PM
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Things to do nearby

Explore Chanias flavors & sample local delicacies
Explore Chanias flavors & sample local delicacies
Sat, Dec 6 • 8:30 AM
731 32, Chania, Greece
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Paragliding in Crete
Paragliding in Crete
Fri, Dec 5 • 11:00 PM
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All day tour to Elafonisi and Kedrodasos
All day tour to Elafonisi and Kedrodasos
Sun, Dec 7 • 7:00 AM
731 31, Chania, Greece
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Nearby restaurants of Firka Venetian Fortress

Pulse Vegan-chania

Arismari, Cretan Creative Cuisine

Oinoa

Kalderimi

PALLAS

Amphora Taverna

Taverna Michalis

TAMAM RESTAURANT CHANIA

Canale Restaurant Chania

Palazzo al Mare Restaurant Chania

Pulse Vegan-chania

Pulse Vegan-chania

4.8

(881)

Click for details
Arismari, Cretan Creative Cuisine

Arismari, Cretan Creative Cuisine

4.5

(913)

$$

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Oinoa

Oinoa

4.8

(471)

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Kalderimi

Kalderimi

4.6

(377)

$$

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4.6
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5.0
2y

The year of completed construction is 1645 ((17th century CE). The fortress was built by the Venetians. The correct name is 'the Fortress Revellino del Porto'. This is an immense military fortress located inside the Old Venetian Port of Chania. The large domed water tank is in the middle of the interior yard. The tank gathered rainwater from the roofs because the military crew of the fortress needed drinking water during the siege. Currently, the Maritime Museum of Crete is housed at the Fortress. My visit took place in September 2023. This is an interesting historical and well worth a visit place. I...

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5.0
7y

Το Φρούριο Φιρκά δεσπόζει στην βορειοδυτική πλευρά, στο παλιό λιμάνι των Χανίων. Κατασκευάστηκε από τους Ενετούς στα μέσα του 16ου αιώνα, λίγο πριν πέσει η πόλη στα χέρια των Τούρκων και ονομαζόταν τότε «Revellino del Porto».

Η χρήση του Φρουρίου Φιρκά ήταν καθαρά οχυρωματική, ενώ η διαμόρφωση του χώρου εσωτερικά εξυπηρετούσε στρατώνες και αποθήκες πολεμικού υλικού. Μια μεγάλη δεξαμενή στο κέντρο χρησίμευε για την συγκέντρωση του νερού από τις στέγες, ήταν μάλιστα θολωτή. Η πτώση της πόλης των Χανίων στους Τούρκους το 1645, σήμανε αυτόματα πως το Φρούριο Φιρκά πέρασε στα χέρια των νέων κατακτητών. Τότε είναι που πήρε και το σημερινό όνομά του, καθώς «φιρκά» στα τουρκικά σημαίνει «στρατώνας». Στην βόρεια πλευρά του Φρουρίου Φιρκά υπήρχαν έξι συνεχόμενοι θόλοι για να στεγάζουν τις μεγάλες κανονιοθυρίδες, ώστε να «βλέπουν» προς την είσοδο του λιμανιού και να αντιμετωπίζουν ανεμπόδιστα τον επίδοξο εισβολέα.

Οι (θολωτοί επίσης) χώροι βολής του Φρουρίου Φιρκά χρησιμοποιήθηκαν ως φυλακές από τότε έως και τον ελληνικό εμφύλιο του 20ού αιώνα. Επί Τουρκοκρατίας, το Φρούριο Φιρκά ήταν η έδρα του στρατιωτικού διοικητή της πόλης.

Το Φρούριο Φιρκά, μάλιστα ο γωνιακός πυργίσκος του, ήταν το μέρος όπου υψώθηκε η σημαία της ένωσης της Κρήτης με την Ελλάδα την 1ηΔεκεμβρίου 1913, παρόντος του Βασιλιά Κωνσταντίνου, του Ελευθέριου Βενιζέλου και...

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3.0
22w

The fortress on the northwest side of the old harbor of Chania was built by the Venetians against enemy threats and possible invasions. Cnstruction started around 1610. There isn't much to see but tou can see the barracks. There is also lookout tower, which you can climb to get a great picture of the harbour or out to sea. The Maritime Museum of Crete, is housed at the entrance of...

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Julie PoundJulie Pound
The fortress on the northwest side of the old harbor of Chania was built by the Venetians against enemy threats and possible invasions. Cnstruction started around 1610. There isn't much to see but tou can see the barracks. There is also lookout tower, which you can climb to get a great picture of the harbour or out to sea. The Maritime Museum of Crete, is housed at the entrance of the Fortress.
Luke L'skLuke L'sk
I enjoyed this place, didn't go into the fortress itself, but i was on top of it for a rest after walking around the area to enjoy the view and the music that was being played down by the pier. it was a majestic and lovely building to visit. The whole harbour and lighthouse are within the view, just be careful not to fall off thou
Зoран (Аћим)Зoран (Аћим)
Vreme posete: prva polovina juna 2017. god. U okviru posete Hanji, uživali smo u šetnji tvrđavom Firka na severozapadnoj strani stare luke. Sagradili su je Mlečani u XVI veku, neposredno pre nego što je grad pao u ruke Turaka i tada se zvala „Revelino del Porto“. Pad grada Hanje u ruke Turaka 1645. godine, automatski je značio da je tvrđava pripala novim osvajačima. Tada je i dobila današnji naziv, jer „Firka“ na turskom znači „baraka“. Dobro je očuvana, na isturenoj lokaciji i to doprinosi njenoj atraktivnosti. Može se prepoznati unutrašnja organizovanost tvrđave, a u blizini centra dvorišta obišli smo veliki rezervoar za kišnicu sa kupolom. Na severnoj strani zida obišli smo i šest lučnih otvora, koji su uključivali topove za zaštitu ulaza u luku. Predivan pogled!
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The fortress on the northwest side of the old harbor of Chania was built by the Venetians against enemy threats and possible invasions. Cnstruction started around 1610. There isn't much to see but tou can see the barracks. There is also lookout tower, which you can climb to get a great picture of the harbour or out to sea. The Maritime Museum of Crete, is housed at the entrance of the Fortress.
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I enjoyed this place, didn't go into the fortress itself, but i was on top of it for a rest after walking around the area to enjoy the view and the music that was being played down by the pier. it was a majestic and lovely building to visit. The whole harbour and lighthouse are within the view, just be careful not to fall off thou
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Vreme posete: prva polovina juna 2017. god. U okviru posete Hanji, uživali smo u šetnji tvrđavom Firka na severozapadnoj strani stare luke. Sagradili su je Mlečani u XVI veku, neposredno pre nego što je grad pao u ruke Turaka i tada se zvala „Revelino del Porto“. Pad grada Hanje u ruke Turaka 1645. godine, automatski je značio da je tvrđava pripala novim osvajačima. Tada je i dobila današnji naziv, jer „Firka“ na turskom znači „baraka“. Dobro je očuvana, na isturenoj lokaciji i to doprinosi njenoj atraktivnosti. Može se prepoznati unutrašnja organizovanost tvrđave, a u blizini centra dvorišta obišli smo veliki rezervoar za kišnicu sa kupolom. Na severnoj strani zida obišli smo i šest lučnih otvora, koji su uključivali topove za zaštitu ulaza u luku. Predivan pogled!
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