The War Museum of Askifou, also known as the "George A. Hatzidakis" War Museum, is one of the most poignant and authentic private collections of war material in Greece.

Located in the beautiful Askifou plateau of Sfakia, it stands in a landscape historically linked to Cretan resistance and struggle. The museum is the life's work of the late George Hatzidakis, who began collecting objects at the age of 11, immediately after the end of World War II, with the aim of preserving the memory of the Battle of Crete.

The collection includes more than 2,000 items, arranged to tell the story of the German occupation and the Cretan resistance. Within the halls and the museum's courtyard, visitors can see parts of downed aircraft, bombs, machine guns, helmets, uniforms, and personal belongings of soldiers. It is particularly striking that many of these items were found in the surrounding mountains and gorges of Sfakia, where some of the fiercest battles took place during the Allied retreat toward the Libyan Sea.

Today, the museum continues to be operated by the founder's family, maintaining its character as a "living" monument. It is not merely a display of weapons but a place of honor and remembrance that highlights the courage of ordinary people and the heavy price of war. A visit to the War Museum of Askifou is a deeply moving experience, as the personal narratives of the owners and contact with authentic relics offer a unique insight into Crete's historical heritage.