Free Talk: Venizelos House's WWII Story in Chania, May 25

Tuesday, 19 May 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The National Foundation for Research and Studies "Eleftherios K. Venizelos" is hosting a free public event on Monday, May 25, at 7:00 PM in Chalepa, Chania. The talk is titled "The Venizelos House during the German Occupation: Impressions and Memories" and explores the history of the historic Venizelos family residence during World War II. Chalepa is a quiet seaside neighborhood east of Chania's old town, home to the Venizelos Tombs and several neoclassical mansions tied to Crete's political history. The event is suitable for visitors interested in Cretan and Greek modern history. The Venizelos Foundation is located along the Chalepa waterfront and is easily reachable on foot or by taxi from central Chania. Attendance is open to the public.