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The Best Attractions In Chania

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Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. The official population of the municipal unit is 53,910, while the municipality has 108,642 inhabitants . This consists of the city of Chania and several other towns and villages, including Kounoupidiana , Mournies , Souda , Nerokouros , Daratsos , Perivolia , Galatas and Aroni .
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The Best Attractions In Chania

  • 1. Etz Hayyim Synagogue Chania
    The Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the once Romaniote Jewish community on the Greek isle of Crete. After being restored, the synagogue has become a tourist destination and has attracted visits from foreign dignitaries like Queen Sofía of Spain, the sister of the former King Constantine II of Greece, who made a sudden and unannounced visit to the site on March 6, 2006. The synagogue was the target of an arson attack by a British citizen in January 5, 2010.Today the community is a symbol of a good living together. The community life has revived while almost all congregants are Non-Jews. Occasionally a Rabbi or someone who is able to blow the shofar visits the community. An International team takes care of the congregation work. Christians and Muslims are invited to vi...
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