What is Chania?
[[File:Chania harbour 2.jpg|200px|right|thumb|the old harbour of Chania]] '''Chania''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] city which is the capital of Chania prefecture. It is in the west of [[Crete]]. 55,838 people live there. Chania has an important port which connects Chania with the port of [[Piraeus]]. == History == Chania had an significant development from 13th century till 17th century. Then it was under [[Venice|Venetian]] rule. After the Venetians, ruled the [[Ottoman]]s until 1912. This year [[Crete]] was liberated and it is united with [[Greece]]. {{Capitals of Greek prefectures}} {{commonscat|Chania}} {{geo-stub}} [[Category:Cities in Greece]]