Cathedral of Panagia Trimartyri, Chania Old Town
The Orthodox cathedral of Chania, a three-aisled basilica completed in the 1860s.
The Cathedral of Panagia Trimartyri was built in the 1860s on the site of a Venetian-era convent. It has three aisles, dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin, Saint Nicholas and the Three Martyrs. It is the seat of the Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Generally mornings and evenings; hours vary. |
| Address | Plateia Mitropoleos, 731 32 Chania, Crete, Greece |
Why it matters
Seat of the Orthodox metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas.
Site facts
- Built
- 1860s
- Architect
- Unrecorded
- Style
- Three-aisled basilica
- UNESCO listing
- Not a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location
Plateia Mitropoleos, 731 32 Chania, Crete, Greece
35.5147, 24.0180 View on map
Highlights
- Three-aisled basilica
- Carved iconostasis
- Quiet courtyard
Tips for visiting
- Dress modestly and avoid photography during services.
- Visit in the morning.
When to visit
Morning
Accessibility
Steps at the entrance.