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The '''Firkas Bastion''' is at the western end of the outer harbour of [[Chania]], [[Crete]]. It now houses the Naval Museum. The Venetians used it as a prison for Greeks condemned to death. [[Eleftherios Venizelos]] and [[King Constantine I]] officially raised the Greek flag here on [[December 1]], [[1913]]. | The '''Firkas Bastion''' is at the western end of the outer harbour of [[Chania]], [[Crete]]. It now houses the Naval Museum. The Venetians used it as a prison for Greeks condemned to death. [[Eleftherios Venizelos]] and [[King Constantine I]] officially raised the Greek flag here on [[December 1]], [[1913]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:43, December 1, 2005
The Firkas Bastion is at the western end of the outer harbour of Chania, Crete. It now houses the Naval Museum. The Venetians used it as a prison for Greeks condemned to death. Eleftherios Venizelos and King Constantine I officially raised the Greek flag here on December 1, 1913.
During the summer months, the Firkas is host to a local Cretan dance group that gives public performances. Plays and concerts are also performed here.