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Samaria Gorge | Chania Crete | The Iron Gates to a World UNESCO Biosphere

The Samaria Gorge is a National Park of Greece since 1962 – a major tourist attraction of the island – and a World's Biosphere Reserve.

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Kournas Lake | Chania | The Fresh Water Reserve of Crete with the Nibbler Fish

Lake Kourna (or Lake Kournas or Koresia Lake) is the only fresh-water lake in Crete, situated at the borders of Chania and Rethymno.

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Frangokastello | Chania Crete | The Ottoman Expulsion and the Drosoulites Phenomenon

Frangokastello is a castle (and also a small settlement and beach), 12 km east from Sfakia village at the south coast of Chania Crete.

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Manos Katrakis | Greek Actor | The Hellenic Resistance and the Last Trip to Kythira

Manos Katrakis was a famous Greek actor of the 20th century who participated in some of the most important Greek cinema movies.

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White Mountains | Chania Crete | The High Deserts

Lefka Ori (White Mountains) is a mountain range located in West Crete, in the area of Chania.

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Archaeological Museum of Chania

The Archaeological Museum of Chania, built in 1962, is hosted in the former Venetian Monastery of Saint Francis at Chania city.