Venizelos graves, Monument and cemetery on Prophitis Ilias hill in Chania, Greece
The Venizelos graves occupy an elevated position with views extending across Chania city, the Mediterranean Sea, and the White Mountains of Crete.
Eleftherios Venizelos, who served as Prime Minister of Greece seven times between 1910 and 1933, rests here alongside his son Sophocles, also a former premier.
The monument stands as a testament to Greek political heritage, featuring the tombs of two influential leaders who shaped modern Greece through their governance.
Visitors can reach the site by following the signs from Chania center, with two cafes near the entrance providing refreshments and observation points.
A statue near the graves commemorates Spyros Kagiales, who used his body as a flagpole during the 1897 revolution when Ottoman forces damaged the original pole.
Location: Chania Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.52484,24.05612
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:47
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