The city center of Chania is basically another another large city of Greece - actually the 5th biggest city in Greece - however it differs from most of them in the way it is shaped giving it a  friendly and welcoming atmosphere - as well as the fact that it is one of the longest continuously inhabited cities in the world, a fact that can be noticed when visiting the city. We must mention that the best way to see the city of Chania is on foot.

Most of the streets end up in different parts of town where the past meets the future. Starting off from new and modern buildings leading to the Venetian architecture of the previous conquers. Even to this day, where new building works are involved, ruins are always found leading back to BC eras.

The city itself has always been the center of Chania, whether it had to do with commercial means or even during war situations, and up to 1971 was the capital of Crete - a title held now by Heraklion.

The main symbol of modern Chania city is the great market   place - the "Agora" - which is actually the starting point of the city and especially for all residence of the prefecture of Chania. A building that still keeps its traditional look on the outside and on the inside - even though some of the businesses within the "Agora" have modernised their store-front.

- Chania Drivers: great cautions must be taken when driving in the city of Chania, as the people of Chania tend to make up their own driving and parking rules when within the city.

- Bank Line-ups: avoid using the banks within the city as they tend to have you queued for the longest time - however if the use of a bank is necessary the shortest waiting time is found in the following banks.

   Laiki Bank (Kydonias St.)

   Alpha Bank (Halidon St.)

- Overpricing: always check your bill to see if you have been charged correctly.

Chania City Population:

   ~ 60,000 inhabitants

Chania Prefecture Populat.:

   ~ 150,000 inhabitants

Chania Prefecture Area:

   ~ 2400 sq. kilometers

- The Agora: the local market place, the center of the city.

- Archaeological Museum: located on Halidon Street, just before entering the Old harbour of Chania.

- The Food Places in the City:

A must is to try some of the Cretan (or Greek) fast food such as the "gyro souvlaki" - a filling mean which consists of a "pita bread" filled with meat, potatoes, yogurt or tzatziki and tomatoes.

The restaurants and especially around the "Agora" offer traditional means throughout the day and the night (for all those partying till morning.

- Chania Drivers

- Bank Line-ups

- Overpriced Bills