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The second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania Prefecture, Chania boasts a population of around 70,000 (2001). Situated along the north coast of the island, it lies at the east end of the Gulf of Chania. A beautiful city of Mediterranean climate, Chania is the site of an ancient settlement by the Minoan people. There have been many archaeological findings in the district of Kasteli (the Old Town) as evidence to the existence of this settlement. The area appears to be inhabited since the Neolithic Era. At the end of the Minoan stage, Chania re-emerged as an important city-state of Greece. Around 1100 BC, mainland settlers-- the Dorian Greeks-- flocked to the island. After countless battles over hundreds of years, this Harbour-city finally became part of the Greek Union and an independent state.

A popular tourist destination since the 1970s, it welcomed both Greek and international tourists. The city has been able to keep the momentum going, as thousands of tourists flock to this city every year. Kasteli Hill in central Old Town, a prominent landform in Chania, was the centre of an ancient city called Kydonia-- a place of interest for any history-lover. Among other fascinating historical buildings and sites, Chania's Old Town and Old Harbour holds many treasures within its boundaries. Considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, every traveler needs to see the remnants of the Venetian Harbour. The main city-square in Old Town is the Eleftherios Venizelos Square, or "Syntrivani", a bustling tourist area. There are many cathedrals and ancient buildings to see, but modern Chania is just as beautiful. The modern area is where most residents live and work, and is less traditional than the Old Town. The modern part of the city is a metropolitan area, complete with several museums, art galleries, theatre and music groups, educational and research institutions.