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Archaeological Museum

25 Chalidon St., Chania Town, Crete, Greece
30 28210 90334
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Ranked #6 of 11 attractions in Chania Town
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Most recent review
“Interesting short visit”
- 9 Apr 2012
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London, England
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Interesting short visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Cheap entry - two or three euros. Lots to see - Minoan pottery, local, Greek and Roman coins, amazing coffins,impressive roman mosaics lovely garden with minaret and some ruins, and loads more - all with english explanation so good for a dunce like me. More

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London
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“Fascinating museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Beautifully presented collection set in a delightful old building. Lots of interesting, well labelled objects, but not too much to see in one go. More

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Athens, Greece
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23 reviews 23 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“i expected more”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

knowing the cretan history the museam should had more items. its a small museam. More

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Athens
2 reviews
“Very interesting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Ask your hotel reception, because they close every day for some hours, also about 100 m. away is the naval museum also interesting More

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Truro, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Visit September 2011”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

Well arranged and fascinating historical display. Particularly enjoyed the examples of Linear A and B script More

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Athens, Greece
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26 reviews 26 reviews
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
“Worth a visit, free on Sunday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Beautiful building, slimey doorman/guard trying to promote family businesses while on duty More

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NJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

We loved this small, very well designed museum. A Must Do if you are in or near Chania, Crete. More

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Merano, Italy
2 reviews
“Carino”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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conca
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55 reviews 55 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Suggestivo.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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chania
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34 reviews 34 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“πολυ ομορφο”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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