Küçük Hasan Mosque on the Chania harbour quay
The oldest Ottoman building in Chania, built after the conquest of 1645.
The Küçük Hasan Mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Janissaries, was built soon after the Ottoman capture of Chania in 1645. It has a main dome and smaller domes over a portico on the quay. After the end of Ottoman rule it was used for various civic purposes and is now a venue for exhibitions.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Exterior always visible; interior during exhibitions. |
| Address | Akti Kountourioti, Old Venetian Harbour, 731 31 Chania, Crete, Greece |
Why it matters
Earliest surviving Ottoman monument in Chania.
Site facts
- Built
- 1645
- Architect
- Unrecorded
- Style
- Ottoman domed mosque architecture
- UNESCO listing
- Not a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location
Akti Kountourioti, Old Venetian Harbour, 731 31 Chania, Crete, Greece
35.5189, 24.0184 View on map
Highlights
- Domed portico on the quay
- Oldest Ottoman building in the city
- Harbour landmark
Tips for visiting
- Photograph it from across the harbour at dusk.
- Interior opens only during exhibitions.
When to visit
Evening
Accessibility
Level quay approach; interior access varies.