Greece
The Chania public gallery is housed in a three storey building.The aim of the PGC is to actively contribute to the culturam vision of the Municipality of Chania, which, having the existence and operation of the Public Gallery.
The Chania public gallery is housed in a three storey building, built in 1910. It is a typical example of Neoclassic Greek Architecture of the commercial and industrial buildings of the end of 19th – beginning of the 20th century.
Repairs were completed in 2001, and the gallery started operating in 2003. Since its opening, the P.G.C. has presented to the public in Chania 21 exhibitions of works of renowned artists, as well as an impressive publishing history. All the important exhibitions of the PGC are complimented by parallel exhibitions and training programs for children and adults alike.
The aim of the PGC is to actively contribute to the culturam vision of the Municipality of Chania, which, having the existence and operation of the Public Gallery, wishes to promote the place not just as a museum, but as a means to protect and preserve civilization.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums in Greece, with an enormous archaeological collection,and one of the most important in Europe.
The Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno is housed in a 17th century Venetian mansion.
Pierra Creta southernmost ski mountaineering event. Pierra Creta is a ski mountaineering race held in the mountains of Crete. It was organized for first time in March 2014, and in 2015 as a team race with great success. After two successful consecutive editions, “Pierra Creta” is a bi-annual event!
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