The most famous image of the old port of Hania (which is a now the centre of summertime night life) is that of the lighthouse. It could be considered a timeless view if it weren't for the fact that the lighthouse recently underwent extensive repairs, which clearly date it, as its appearance has changed. It was built by the Venetians about 700 years ago and restored by the Egyptians in the 1800s. Its recent restoration was deemed necessary as it was in dire need of restrengthening. It lights up the harbour every evening, and is considered one of the most romantic focal points in the town of Hania. Here it stands across the backdrop of the blue Mediterranean sky. Autumn is setting in, as the clouds attest.
It is extremely lovely and you have even caught it with a quiet sea. I have only pictures of it with lots of waves.
ReplyDeleteVery romantic.
Excellent picture! I love it.
ReplyDeleteIs the extra associated wall for weather protection or just a means of getting out there... or perhaps for times of war? Gorgeous... very romantic.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot. I love both the sky and water, and the lighthouse gives it all perspective.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous scene.
ReplyDeleteA lighthouse that old and still in use (albeit for night life)? Great.
Could you hear Paul McCartney tonight, across the waves, from Tel Aviv?!
The world seems very calm today - everywhere I go the skies are clear. Pleasing picture.
ReplyDeleteHi again Maria,
ReplyDeleteI found out about memes and we seem to have chosen almost the same one's. Well it helps to promote Crete and that can't be bad I guess.
We shall have to meet one day - our phone number is 28250 41301 so at least you know you can talk to us, my wife and I.
Take care (nice photo)
Ray
Beautiful lighthouse. Do Hania residents resent the new look after the restoration?
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I always enjoy your photos, especially those that show something around Hania that I've seen myself! I've got to see the lighthouse when I was visiting my kids in 1991! I know, I tend to get excited! Lovely Sky Watch photo.
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Thanks for your visit to my SWF post.
Beautiful shot. I love how the wate is so quiet. Fantastic.
ReplyDeletehe lighthouse does have a certain timeless quality inspite of the restoration work. Beautiful..
ReplyDeleteLooks so peaceful and interesting information. Thanks for sharing & happy SWF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place this would be to sit by the peer and watch a beautiful sky, so peaceful
ReplyDeleteI have been to Hania a number of times. You live in a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteLovely! It looks like you could step right in the sea.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blues.
beautifully composed shot!
ReplyDeleteπολύ όμορφη εικόνα με συνδιασμό γαλήνιας θάλασσας και το μυαλό να ταξιδεύει σε όσα αυτός ο φάρος έχει δει τόσα χρόνια πίσω.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picture. I like it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful clarity and subject. It's
ReplyDeleteamazing how a car park can actually form an integral and necessary compoaitional structure.
The lighthouse and your historical description are also great.
Beautiful sense of calm in this pic! The lighthouse must look so stunning by night too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so serene. It must be wonderful at night with everyone milling about visiting and having fun. Lucky you! Thanks for stopping by.
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That water looks so smooth! Both the water and sky are so blue, without that lighthouse, it would be hard to tell where one ends and the other begins!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful ~ I feel like I can hear the waves gently lapping at the shore.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, and nicely composed. Happy SkyWatch Friday.
ReplyDeleteThe iconic image of Hania - it looks exceptionally calm here - I wasn't aware it had recently been renovated.
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