Splantzia was the Turkish district of Chania. In old designs it is recorded as Ponte de Viari and was the central gathering place for the Turkish population -like "Santrivani" was for the Christians. Under the high plane tree (where many Christians were executed during the Turkish period) and near the elegant Arabic kiosk at the center of the district, there was an underground water tank.
Splatzia was known was the Turkish plateau of Chania, surrounded by gardens, Turkish coffee shops and stores. A bit further, there is the Church of Aghioi Anargyroi, while behind the street "Tsouderon" there is the Mosque Aga Tzamisi.