Halepa - Chania
Halepa is a beautiful, quiet and historical suburb of Chania. During the Cretan Democracy, this suburb was the home of many wealthy merchants and politicians, so it became the center of the diplomatic activities in Crete.Halepa area itself sits just outside the city center, next to Dikastiria (main Court House of Chania) with all the amenities of the city center just minutes away - pharmacy, dentist, doctor, realtor, hair salons, exercise club, super markets, walking trails and dozens of local restaurants and taverns and a cinema are found along the main road leading to Dikastiria, sprinkled among unique shops and entertainment.
Discover the beautiful Chania
The Greek Embassy, the old French Academy, the "Palace" of Prince George and his private picturesque Russian-style Saint Magdaline church, the house of Venizelos (one of the most successful statesmen in Greek modern history), are a few of the historic buildings located in this area. Many important decisions and events marked this area of Chania.
Points of interest & distances
- Prefecture Authority 1 km
- City Hall 15 km
- Military Base 7 km
- Chania Airport 15 km
- Town's Main Port "Souda" 5 km
- Technical University of Crete 2 km
- Mediterranean Agriculture Institute (MAICH) 15 km
- Orthodox Academy of Crete 20 km
- Technical Education Institute 500 m
- Wild Life Preservation Park 12 km
- Archeological Nautical Folklore Museums 2 km
- Historical Archives 1 km
- Public Art Gallery l8 km Elef. Venizelos Foundation 100 m
- Former French Academy 50 m
- Stadium 800 m
- Venetian Port and Shipyards 18 km
- Open Theater at eastern Trench 80 0m
- Central Covered Market l5 km
- Public Garden (park) 1 km
Panoramic view
