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!

Building at 47 Mousson Str

This area was one of the most densely populated neighborhoods of the Upper Town with a mixed population of Greeks and Turks. The two-storey building with a courtyard and

Building at 17 Herodotou Str

Herodotou Street, passing in front of the Byzantine Church of Aghios Nikolaos Orphanos, is one of the few Byzantine streets of the city. It was home to Christian families

Mansion at 13 Theofilou Str

A 19th century mansion dominated by curves and stands out for the wooden columns and wooden frames. The building belongs to the Hellenic Public Real Estate Service and ho

Building at 25 Theophilou Str

With special characteristic the absolute symmetry especially in the floor of the main face, the neoclassical building of the 25 Theofilou street was built in the late 19t

Ano Poli (Upper Town)

The most northern part of the old Thessaloniki, Ano Poli, escaped the devastating fire of 1917 and, thus, in a great extent retained its character. Wander through the nar

Salem Residence (former Italian Consulate)

The luxurious residence, characteristic example of neo-Baroque eclecticism, built in 1878 to designs of Xenophon Paionidis on behalf of French nationality Jew Jeborga. In

Villa Petridis

One of the most beautiful preserved buildings in West Thessaloniki is Villa Petridis. It was built between 1900-1910 following the stream of eclectic architecture with re

Moni Lazariston (Lazaristes Monastery)

It was built in 1861 by the monks of the Order of St. Vincent of Paul, who became known by the Order's headquarters in the church of Saint-Lazare in Paris. At first it op

Papafeio Orphanage

The - born in Thessaloniki - wealthy businessman Ioannis Papafis, professionally active in Malta, provided many times financial support to his birthplace and the Greek st

Former Russian Hospital

In the late 19th - early 20th century, the Russian community founded its own hospital in Thessaloniki. The opening took place in 1909. After the Russian Revolution, the b