THEMED ROUTES

The thematic routes will reveal cultures and traditions left behind by ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, Jews but also holy figures of Christianity, Thessaloniki’s past and present, by unrolling a fascinating story of 2300 years!

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

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

Yedi kule Conquest: Monuments run in Thessaloniki

The sports and cultural festival centered on Yedikule, a place identical to the history of Thessaloniki, enables competitors, visitors and spectators to get to know the E

Former Hamidiye School of Arts and Crafts (Axilithioti Engineering Workshop)

This imposing complex, built in 1903, as a part of Islahane Foundation’s Technical School’s orphanage,  was established in the late 19th century in Thessaloniki

Gerovassiliou Wine Museum

The Museum is located within the winery’s premises. It is a visitors’ friendly museum with stories narrated unfold through the two main collections: the corkscrew collect

Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition

During the competition, held in the premises of International Trade Fair – HELEXPO, well-known enologists, sommeliers and journalists from Greece and worldwide, taste and

Vorina – Annual Wine-tasting Festival

Vorina festival is a popular wine & spirits-tasting annual festival of Northern Greece vineyards, held every September in Thessaloniki. It provides the opportuni

Urban Vineyard of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is the first city in Greece with an urban vineyard! It is located at Agiou Dimitriou Street, opposite to Kaftatzoglio Stadium, stretching at an area of