Chiana is a beautiful city with an interesting history. Originally a Minoan settlement, it was ruled by the Byzantines, Arabs, Venetians and Ottomans. All of this rich history has left Chiana with old Venetian walls, cathedrals which were turned into mosques and then back into cathedrals, narrow winding streets, and a beautiful harbor.
The beautiful harbor was the perfect spot for a nice greek lunch and some people watching.
We found loads of opportunities for shopping around this square!
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| A Christian Church converted to a Mosque and then back to a Greek Orthodox Church: the bell tower and minaret stand side by side. |
We finished our tour, wondered around the old town and enjoyed lunch, and finally made our way back to the old covered market. There was an amazing variety of local specialties in addition to the typical "tourist" wares.
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