Polyrrhenia

  • The Ruins of Polyrrhenia, also spelt Polyren or Polyrrhenium, are an Archeological Site located near Selti, 30 miles (49km) west of Chania.
  • It was an Ancient Greek city on the northwestern part of Crete. which continued to develop under the Roman Empire in the Province of Crete.

Roman Sites

  • City Walls
  • Acropolis
  • Roman Aqueduct
    • built during the reign of Hadrian (117-138 CE)

Museums

  • Archeological Museum of Kissamos
    • Located at Stratigou Tzanakaki Sq, Kissamos.
    • This museum holds the Finds from Polyrrhenia.

 

Polyrrhenia

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