Chania Temple of Asklepios

The Temple of Asklepios: The prefecture of Chania is a special place especially for those who love history and ancient civilizations. Apart from the ancient Minoan remains and the discoveries of the ancient city of Kydonia, there are many other ancient cities of the Classical and roman period that crop up in every nook and corner of Chania.

One such city is Lissos which can be reached either by boat or by hiking for about half an hour from Sougia. Most people prefer the latter option as it gives them a chance to pass through an incredibly scenic gorge, moving onto great picturesque mountains and finally descending into the blue sea.
Lissos was a flourishing city during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. It used to be the religious centre of South West Crete and was the only city in this area -besides Irtakina- minting