Church of Taxiarches
A 14th century, two-storey church with upper floor and a crypt. The sole existence of the crypt reinforces the argument that the church was initially a part of a monaster
Museums, Monuments, Theatres Cinemas etc..
Thessaloniki was the European Capital of Culture in 1997 and remains a city with intense cultural activity. As evidenced by the dozens of museums, theaters, the Multiplex of art, the Concert Hall, the outdoor sculpture and music heritage, Thessaloniki produces culture and moves with strength and versatility, having a restive workforce, its residents, creating and many times pioneering at the cultural life of Greece. Search and discover places and people and why not, become yourselves part of that creativity!
Church of Osios David (Latomou Monastery)
The old catholicon of the Latomou Monastery, named after the nearby stone quarry, is a late 5th century church, dedicated to Osios David. Built in the type of inscribed c
Vlatadon Monastery
A 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 A
Byzantine Baths
It is the only public bath of the Mid-Byzantine era still preserved until today in Greece, and one of the few remaining secular buildings of that particular era. Its erec
The Walls
Since the day of its foundation, Thessaloniki was surrounded by Walls, fortification constructions for the city’s defense and protection, by possible invaders. The major
Acropolis Walls –Anna Paleologina Gate – Trigonion Tower or Alysseos Tower
Ascending towards Ano Poli, a different aspect of Thessaloniki is being revealed infront of you. The fortifications for the city’s defense, dominates the scenery, with th
Heptapyrgion
Heptapyrgion, also known as “Yedi Koule”, on the North-East far end of the Acropolis, is one of the Balkans’ most emblematic fortification complexes, which was reinforced
Eastern Walls – Rampart – White Tower
Descending towards the sea and via Filikis Etairias Street, you will meet the White Tower, at the end of the main walls and parts of the rampart, which rise at the conflu
Rotunda
Rotunda, one of the most important and imposing monuments of Thessaloniki, with its architectural strength and its wall mosaics of incomparable art and beauty internally
The Hippodrome
Hippodrome, which constituted part of Galerius’ Palace Complex, measured 450 meters lengthwise, and 95 meters widthwise, but it fragmentary maintains up until today, unde
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