Lazaretta
Greece /
Hania /
Vamvakypoulon /
World
/ Greece
/ Hania
/ Vamvakypoulon
, 2 km from center (Βαμβακόπουλον)
World / Greece / Kriti
island, leper colony / leprosarium / lazar house
An old leprosarium island where any persons suspected of having leprosy were disembarked here before being allowed to enter the town of Chania.
Called Lazaretta after Lazarus from the Christian parable who was venerated as a patron saint of lepers by the Roman Catholic Church.
Called Lazaretta after Lazarus from the Christian parable who was venerated as a patron saint of lepers by the Roman Catholic Church.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 35°31'9"N 23°59'59"E
- Monte Smith 1 km
- “Nea Hora” 1.1 km
- Old town of Chania 1.8 km
- Pelekapina 2.5 km
- Ano Koum Kapi 2.7 km
- Vamvakopoulo 2.8 km
- Kokkino Metochi 3.6 km
- Sanatori 4.7 km
- Gulf of Chania 10 km
- Peripheral unit of Chania 12 km