Ottoman Baths of Chania

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Old hammam by the harbour.

The Ottoman baths of Chania are a reminder of the Ottoman period in the old town. These domed buildings, called hammams, were public baths where people came to wash, relax and socialise.

The baths near the harbour are no longer in use, but their domes and walls are a picturesque part of the old town. Some have been turned into shops.

Under Ottoman rule, Chania had several public baths, and they were important social places, especially for women. The surviving buildings, with their domes pierced by small round windows that let light in, are typical of Ottoman architecture. Look out for them as you walk around the old town, especially in the streets behind the harbour.

The Chania area is the green heart of western Crete. Around the city, olive groves and orange orchards stretch towards the White Mountains, whose peaks stay snowy until late spring. The old town, with its Venetian harbour, the market hall and countless tavernas, is never far away, and the Akrotiri peninsula adds sandy beaches, old monasteries and the Venizelos graves. Food here is a highlight: try boureki (a bake of courgettes, potatoes and cheese), kalitsounia pies and fresh fish, with a glass of local raki to finish.

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In Chania itself, easy to reach on foot.

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