Thessaloniki, Greece
Thessaloniki: Whispers of Towers and Domes
Discover the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heart of the city, from the White Tower to the bustling basilicas.
Discover the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heart of the city, from the White Tower to the bustling basilicas.
Discover the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heart of the city, from the White Tower to the bustling basilicas.
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The characteristic symbol of Thessaloniki, once part of the Ottoman city fortifications, and later a prison. Today it houses a museum and offers magnificent views of the city and the sea.
The mighty Roman triumphal arch from the turn of the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, erected to commemorate Emperor Galerius's victory over the Persians. It is renowned for its detailed bas-reliefs depicting battle scenes.
One of the oldest and most important churches in the city, modeled after the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It survived the era of iconoclasm, and its interior is adorned with magnificent mosaics.
An extremely valuable Early Christian basilica from the 5th century. Its name means "not made by human hands" and refers to a miraculous icon that was kept here.
The oldest and largest Ottoman bathhouse (hamam) in Thessaloniki, built in 1444 by Sultan Murad II. It consisted of separate sections for men and women.
A charming Byzantine church from the 11th century, located right next to the ancient agora. Its name means "Mother of God of Engravers" and comes from the nearby artisan workshops.
The most important church in Thessaloniki, dedicated to the city's patron saint, Saint Demetrius. The monumental basilica stands on the site of his martyrdom in a Roman bathhouse.
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