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9th Chania International Photo Festival Opens July 9

Wednesday, 8 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The 9th Chania International Photo Festival opens on Thursday, July 9 at 18:00 at the Megalo Arsenali (Great Arsenal) venue in the Old Harbour of Chania. Now established as one of the leading photography festivals in the region, the event brings together international and Greek photographers for an exhibition of contemporary photographic work. The Great Arsenal, a restored Venetian shipyard on the waterfront, serves as a striking backdrop for the displays. Admission details were not specified in the available information, but visitors staying in or around Chania should note the opening evening event and check local listings for the full programme duration and any additional exhibitions or talks scheduled throughout the festival. The Old Harbour area is easily walkable from most Chania accommodation and well served by local transport.

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