Church of Aghia Sophia
The Church of Aghia Sophia, dedicated to Christ, the true Word and Wisdom of God, was built in the late 7th century and is a typical sample of transitional cruciform […]
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Church of Profitis Elias
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designBuilt over a natural mound, this 14th century church, once dominated the city. It displays a unique representation of the athonic architectural type, with a fine dome and ceramic decorations […]
Vlatadon Monastery
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designA monastery of great importance since it is the only byzantine monastery in the city operating until today. According to tradition, it was built at the exact spot where Apostle […]
Rotunda
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designThe Rotunda is one of the most imposing monuments of Thessaloniki and one of the most important of the Roman period in Europe. With its architectural power and the unrivaled […]
Church of the Acheiropoietos
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designThe impressive church of the Acheiropoietos owes its name to the worshipful icon of the Virgin Mary, which according to tradition is not painted by human hand (‘Acheiropoietos’ meaning ‘made […]
Church of Aghia Ekaterini
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designThe church is dated in late 13th-early 14th century and was served as catholicon (main church) to a Byzantine monastery. Distinguished by its ornate external masonry and internal murals with […]
Church of Saint Apostoles
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route, MOSAICS ROUTE, UNESCO Monuments Route/by designIt was built by the Patriarch Nephon I as a catholicon (main church) of a monastery in 1310. During the Ottoman period it was turned into a mosque and the […]
Church of Saint Nikolaos Orphanos
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designA small treasure of religious art is hidden at the Church of Aghios Nikolaos Orphanos, which was constructed in the early 14th century as the catholicon of a byzantine monastery, […]
Church of Saint Panteleimon
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designClose to Rotunda and Galerius’ Arch (Kamara), you can find the church of Aghios Panteleimon, a spiritual center in the 14th century, a place where the remarkable Hellenists Thomas Magistros […]
Yedi kule Conquest: Monuments run in Thessaloniki
/in Early Christian and Byzantine route/by designThessaloniki International Monuments Festival is an annual sports and cultural Festival that aims to highlight historic sites of the Upper Town of Thessaloniki through a number of events including concerts, […]
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