Church of Saint Rocco, Chania
On Splantzia Square, now Platia 1821, is the Church of Saint Rocco. It is a small squarish building constructed during the Venetian period of Chania in 1630. Saint Rocco is considered to be a protective patron against the plague. Under the building cornice is the inscription, "DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT AND MAXIMUM GOD AND Saint ROCCO 1630."
The church served as a military command post during the Ottoman era. While the State of Crete and until 1925, it was a police station. The church was probably built after the plague outbreak. Saint Rocco was already charged with protecting against cholera. Today the church is used mostly for temporary art exhibitions.
The church is exactly located on the corner of Daskaloianni Street and 1821 Square. Here is a quiet corner under a big plane tree. It's a perfect spot to enjoy a snack and an espresso while immersed in history.
The church served as a military command post during the Ottoman era. While the State of Crete and until 1925, it was a police station. The church was probably built after the plague outbreak. Saint Rocco was already charged with protecting against cholera. Today the church is used mostly for temporary art exhibitions.
The church is exactly located on the corner of Daskaloianni Street and 1821 Square. Here is a quiet corner under a big plane tree. It's a perfect spot to enjoy a snack and an espresso while immersed in history.
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Sight Name: Church of Saint Rocco
Sight Location: Chania, Greece (See walking tours in Chania)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Chania, Greece (See walking tours in Chania)
Sight Type: Religious
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Chania Introduction Walking Tour
The Dorians arrived in Crete circa 1100 BC. Before then, there was a Minoan settlement called Kydonia. Its remains was excavated in today's city of Chania.
In 69 BC Roman Consul Caecilius Metellus conquered the city. In 395, the Byzantines took over, replaced by Arabs in 824. The Byzantines returned in 961. Enter the Venetians in 1252. The ever ubiquitous Ottomans took the reins in 1645.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
In 69 BC Roman Consul Caecilius Metellus conquered the city. In 395, the Byzantines took over, replaced by Arabs in 824. The Byzantines returned in 961. Enter the Venetians in 1252. The ever ubiquitous Ottomans took the reins in 1645.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles