Municipal Art Gallery

Hania


Hania’s modern art gallery evokes the interior of a boat and presents temporary exhibitions of contemporary works by local and national artists on three elegant, well-lit floors. Shows are mostly free but sometimes ticketed at around €2 to €4.


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