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War Museum Askifou
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Kyriakos
May 27, 2021
The War Museum in Askyfou, Chania Crete: In the mountainous village of Askyfou, 50 km south of Chania, there is an interesting war museum that was created by the initiative of a local man. Georgios Hatzidakis, born in 1931, started to collect weaponry at the age of 14. He would collect anything he found in the village, mostly weapons from the Second World War, but as he was growing up, he was also interested to find other weapons that dated from the Cretan Revolution of 1770 or even older. Later on, he created this war museum to host his large collection. There, visitors can see many interesting exhibits, including guns, revolvers, carbines, mortars, mortar shells, binoculars, military uniforms, even the helix of a German helicopter that fell in Crete during the Battle of Crete in May 1941. The oldest exhibit of the museum is a canon that dates from 1770, while the largest exhibit is a German bomb.
The War Museum in Askyfou, Chania Crete: In the mountainous village of Askyfou, 50 km south of Chania, there is an interesting war museum that was created by the initiative of a local man. Georgios Hatzidakis, born in 1931, started to collect weaponry at the age of 14. He would collect anything he f…
Georgia
June 8, 2020
Although the Askifou War Museum is not recognized as a museum by the Greek authorities, visitors recommend it as one of the best and largest private collections on the island. It is worth to visit it also to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the splendid landscapes of the fertile plateau of Askifou, which is surrounded by high mountain peaks with abundant vegetation. If you are in the area, find the Askifou – Asfendou- Kallikratis trail for a drive or for a hike in nature. The route crosses the scenic and wild east part of the White Mountains, offering amazing views.
Although the Askifou War Museum is not recognized as a museum by the Greek authorities, visitors recommend it as one of the best and largest private collections on the island. It is worth to visit it also to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the splendid landscapes of the fertile plateau of Askifo…
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May 25, 2022
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