The Firkas Fortress is located at the east end of the Old Port. It was built by the Venetians and was used during the Ottoman Empire by a division that named it "firkas" (means division). Since 1973, the second largest maritime museum in Greece is housed here. The wide collection of the museum includes ship models, naval instruments and devices, heirlooms, paintings, portraits, authentic historical photographs, such as the photo with the hoist of the Flag on the 1st of December 1913, when Crete was united with Greece, etc. The exhibits present elements of the maritime tradition from the Bronze Age till the post-war years.
Opening Hours: Daily: 01 November-31 March 9:00-14:00 & 01 April-31 October 9:00-19:00. Admission: 3 €