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KAM Center of Mediterranean Architecture

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Emmanouil & Vicki
May 3, 2022
The Grand Arsenal located in the Venetian harbor of Chania. It is a shipyard since the Venetian era which was used for fleet repair needs. It seems to be the last which constructed of the shipyards of Chania harbor. Its construction started in 1585 and completed in 1600 by Intendant Alvise Grimani. During the Ottoman period, in 1872 one floor was added to the building. From that time began to serve from time to time, various public functions, such as Christian school, theater, hospital and town hall. In 1941 it was severely damaged by German bombing. Today, after maintenance of the building and architectural restoration of the interior, serves as the Mediterranean Architecture Centre. Here hosted international and Greek events and exhibitions focusing on architecture.
The Grand Arsenal located in the Venetian harbor of Chania. It is a shipyard since the Venetian era which was used for fleet repair needs. It seems to be the last which constructed of the shipyards of Chania harbor. Its construction started in 1585 and completed in 1600 by Intendant Alvise Grimani…
Aimilia
May 21, 2022
By the end of the 15th century, Venice began to construct shipyards in its domains in the eastern Mediterranean for the maintenance and readiness of its fleet so as to not depend on the far Metropolis. The construction of the Chania Arsenali (Venetian for “Shipyards”) began in 1497 and with gradual additions two impressive complexes were eventually formed. The first, at the eastern end of the harbor, comprised five arsenali, while the other, even further to the east, alongside today´s dock that had not been constructed at that time, comprehended seventeen adjacent arsenali. The westernmost was "The Great Arsenali".
By the end of the 15th century, Venice began to construct shipyards in its domains in the eastern Mediterranean for the maintenance and readiness of its fleet so as to not depend on the far Metropolis. The construction of the Chania Arsenali (Venetian for “Shipyards”) began in 1497 and with gradual…
Stefanos
March 15, 2017
This place features some of the most interesting architectural, musical and artistic events in the city. Almost always something is happening, usually very interesting!
Iosif
October 25, 2020
The Grand Arsenal is the last of the 17 Neoria to the west. Its construction started in 1585 by the Intendant Alvise Grimani. A new era began for the Grand Arsenal with the addition of the second flour in 1872 during the Turkish period. The building hosted several important public services and authorities.
Kyriakos
February 25, 2020
It is hosted in the Great Shipyard (Arsenali) of Chania, the last of the 17 shipyards located in the Venetian port of Chania. The construction of the building started in 1585 by Alvise Grimani. During the Ottoman Era, in 1872, a floor was added and a new era arrived for the Great Arsenali. The building hosted several important Public Services, such as the school of the Christian Community. In 1892 it housed and theatrical performances in the great Hall. It was also used as a public hospital, since 1923, and as City Hall from 1828 to 1941. In 1997, after a movement of the locals and under the context of the National Cultural Network of Cities, the Ministry of Culture signed the founding of the Center of Mediterranean Architecture. The Centre's aim is to encourage both professionals and non-professionals to participate in shaping the built and natural environment, determine the function and the aesthetics of the city and the quality of life of its inhabitants. Therefore scientific seminars, conferences, lectures and international exhibitions are organized here. It has collaborated with several Organizations such as the University of Crete, the Departments of Architecture (of Athens Technical University, Thessaloniki University, University of Thessaly, Patras , Democritus University of Xanthi and Technical University Crete), the School of Fine Arts, the European Association for Architectural Education , the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki, the Goethe Institute and the French Institute, the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Japan, Norway, the Greek Architecture Institute, the Institute of Modern Greek Culture in Berlin, etc.
It is hosted in the Great Shipyard (Arsenali) of Chania, the last of the 17 shipyards located in the Venetian port of Chania. The construction of the building started in 1585 by Alvise Grimani. During the Ottoman Era, in 1872, a floor was added and a new era arrived for the Great Arsenali. The build…

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Πλατεια Γεωργιου Κατεχακη
Chania