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 chur
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 the Acheiropoietos
The 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 ('Acheiropo
Church of Aghia Ekaterini
The 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
Church of Saint Apostoles
It 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 murals were cov
Church of Saint Nikolaos Orphanos
A 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 mo
Church of Saint Panteleimon
Close 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 Hellenis
Church of Profitis Elias
Built 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
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
Rotunda
The 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 unriva
Yedi kule Conquest: Monuments run in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Monuments Festival is an annual sports and cultural Festival that aims to highlight historic sites of the Upper Town of Thessaloniki through a
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