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Firka Fortress
The Firka Fortress or Revellino del Porto as it is also known is located at the north-western end of the old port of Chania, Crete. It was constructed between 1610 and 1629 by the Venetians as part of the defensive system for the port of Chania. An interesting defensive feature was a large chain that ran from the fortress to the base of the lighthouse across the channel to block the entrance to the port in case of intrusion. The chain was attached to two iron rings, known as “Kerkelos”. Although the Venetians built the fortress it is now known by its Turkish name “Firka”, so named by the Turks who later occupied the town.
In the interior, the spaces were organized to barracks and ammunition storage areas. Near the center of the courtyard, there is a large domed water tank that gathered rain water from the roofs of the buildings. On the northern side, there are six arched openings with cannons for the protection of the port. The fortress was also the headquarters of the Army Commander of the city.
From the years of the Turkish period until the civil war, the fortress was used as barracks (Firka = barrack in Turkish) and the arched openings as prison cells. Firka Fortress is a significant monument for the town of Chania and for the whole island as well. The Greek flag was raised on the corner watchtower, on December 1st, 1913, in celebration of the union of Crete with the rest of Greece. The king of Greece and the Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos were present as well as the survivor leaders of the Cretan revolution and a large number of people. Today, the Maritime Museum of Crete is housed at the entrance of the fortress. The fortress offers great views and photo opportunities and is definitely worth a visit.