Why visit Hania
Hania (also spelled Chania) is Crete’s most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter criss-crossed by narrow lanes and culminating at a magnificent harbour. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels.
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The most evocative city on Crete, Hania (or Chania) has a one-of-a-kind harbor, a rich history and superb cuisine.
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