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Synagogues
Etz Hayim Synagogue
Chania, Greece
Etz Hayim Synagogue in Chania is the only surviving Jewish monument on Crete, with roots tracing back to the Venetian period. Visitors can explore the courtyard with its distinctive mikveh, a ritual bath central to Jewish purification traditions. A vital stop for those engaged in the story of Crete's Jewish community.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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