Chania Prefecture, a powerful figure Chania Prefecture, a powerful figure
In the western part of Crete is the prefecture of Chania that is bordered to the east by the Prefecture of Rethymno. The waters of the Cretan Sea in the north and the Libyan Sea in the south wash the three sides of Chania.
The backbone of the prefectu...
Gythio Gythio is a beautiful and picturesque town of Laconian Mani, giving the impression to the visitor that it is an island.
Located 46 km from Sparta and due to its island character, Gythio is converted into a popular destination during the summer months.
The "land of gods", as it derives ...
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Dominikos Theotokopoulos - El Greco The building that houses the museum was restored under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and since August of 1998 it began to operate with an exhibition of copies of works by El Greco.
Tradition says that in this house the great painter El Greco 1541 - 1614 was born. It is said tha...