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.

You can visit the Grand Arsenal through our tour Tour 11 and discover one of the greatest monuments of the Venetian period on the island.