Museum of National Resistance 1941-1945 — Attraction in Municipality of Chania

Visiting the Museum of National Resistance in Therissos was one of the most touching experiences I had in Crete. Tucked away in a small mountain village near Chania, the museum captures the incredible bravery and spirit of the Cretan people during World War II. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt a deep sense of respect and emotion. The walls are filled with photographs of local resistance fighters men and women who risked everything for freedom. Seeing their faces and reading their stories made history feel painfully real. There are old weapons, uniforms, secret printing presses, and even documents from the German Gestapo. Each object seems to carry the weight of the island’s struggle and the determination of those who refused to give up. We drone through the stunning Therissos Gorge to reach the village and it was a journey through both nature and history. I left deeply moved and full of admiration for Crete...

It was really interesting and only cost €1 per an adult. The only thing that would make it better for me is if I...

Το μικρό μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης του Θερίσου ευρίσκεται στην είσοδο του χωριού και έχει ως θέμα την Εθνική αντίσταση ,που έλαβε μέρος το 1941-1945. Υπάρχουν όπλα και κειμήλια αγωνιστών, το τυπογραφείο και η γραφομηχανή της εθνικής Αντίστασης, πάρα πολλά πολεμικά αντικείμενα της κατοχικής περιόδου (κράνη, ξιφολόγχες, κάλυκες, σφαίρες και όπλα ).Η είσοδος...