Chania Chania s one of the most attractive cities in Crete, Greece. It was ruled by the Venetians from 1204 to 1669 and is ornamented with beautiful elegant houses, churches, and fortifications. The Mosque of the Janissaries, on one side of the harbor, dates back to the arrival of the Turks in 1645. It is the oldest Ottoman building on Crete. The lively covered  market, with lots of shops and