The Church of St. Rocco is a small former Venetian-period church on Splantzia Square in Chania, near the Church of St. Nicholas. Its plain interior sometimes hosts art exhibitions, including displays of contemporary mosaics and sculpture. Look through the glass floor to see archaeological remains beneath the building. The church is usually closed when no exhibition is taking place, so a visit depends on whether it is open during your stay.
A church used for exhibitions
On the north-west side of Splantzia Square, near the Church of St. Nicholas, St. Rocco is a small church dating from Chania’s Venetian period. Its two sections have arched ceilings. The older, northern section has no decoration.
The building is now used for occasional art exhibitions. Past shows have included contemporary mosaic portraits and sculpture, giving the plain historic interior a changing role as an exhibition space.
Looking beneath the floor
A glass floor inside the church reveals archaeological remains beneath the building. The church is usually closed unless an exhibition is taking place, with openings reported during summer exhibition periods. Check for a current show before setting out, and look past parked cars, which can make the building easy to miss.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is the Church of St. Rocco?
It is on Splantzia Square in Chania, near the Church of St. Nicholas.
Is the Church of St. Rocco open to visitors?
It is usually open when hosting an exhibition and may be closed at other times. Exhibitions have taken place during summer.
What can you see inside the church?
The church hosts occasional art exhibitions, and a glass floor reveals archaeological remains beneath the building.
