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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 Alexandroupoli Ecclesiastical Museum houses the collection of ecclesiastic objects that were collected from the churches and monasteries of the Alexandroupoli Metropolis.
The palace of Knossos is The most famous architectural edifice of the Minoan civilization, which is the first flourished in Europe. Knossos is the most visited place for all who come to Crete and want to closely admire the splendor of the Minoans.
The Megara Archaeological Museum opened in 2-4-2000 to house the antiquities that come from the digs of the city and the surrounding area.
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