Entrance Tickets Fee General ticket: ā¬15.00 (valid for 3 days)
Overview
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The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece and the central museum of northern Greece. All visitors are welcome to experience its unique collections of ancient artefacts as well as its rich and extrovert cultural activities.
Museum of Byzantine Culture
In the Museum the visitor can visit the 11 galleries of the permanent exhibition and can travel back to the world of Byzantium through thematic sections concerning the daily private and public life, worship and the burial customs, architecture and art, the commercial and business activity.
The emblem of Thessaloniki
The White Tower is perhaps the most recognizable spot in Thessaloniki. Depicted on all types of souvenirs and favourite clothes, photographed from all angles, in all seasons and at each hour of the day, it has come to be imprinted on our collective unconscious, an archetypal image. With its distinctive cylindrical shape, its six storeys and its memory-charged history, it has become the cityās trademark. When one sets eyes on the White Tower, it means that one has made one of the most fascinating journeys and is in the city of a thousand promises, Thessaloniki.
15 minutes
Alexander the Great Statue
The Alexander the Great statue in Thessaloniki is a prominent landmark and tribute to one of history's most famous military leaders. Situated along the city's waterfront on Nikis Avenue, near the White Tower of Thessaloniki.
It overlooks the Thermaic Gulf, providing a scenic backdrop. The statue depicts Alexander the Great mounted on his horse, Bucephalus. It portrays Alexander in a dynamic pose, symbolizing his conquests and leadership.
The statue is made of bronze and stands on a large marble pedestal.
30 minutes
Arch of Galerius
One of the most characteristic monuments of Thessaloniki is the Arch of Galerius, located on the upper side of the Via Egnatia, a short distance from the Rotonda. (The Rotonda is a building with internal niches, serving as a place of worship). The Arch of Galerius is a glorious monument, whose purpose was not practical, but memorial and honorary. It is a triumphal arch built shortly before 305 AD to honor the Roman Emperor Galerius, after the final victory over the Persians. The triumphal arch that was positioned perpendicular to the ancient Egnatia, which crossed the city (west to east) forming a part of the Roman Palace of Galerius, which was developed through the current squares of Navarinou and Hippodrome. The construction design of the arch of Galerius was such as the two major roads to pass beneath it and crossed right in the middle, the current Egnatia Street and the street starting from the Arch and ending at the south gate of the wall of the Rotunda.
15 minutes
Rotunda
The famous Rotonda of Thessaloniki, Macedonia: The Rotonda (or Rotunda) is one of the most important Roman monuments in Thessaloniki. It stands just next to the Arch of Galerius in the city center and it is also known as the Church of Agios Georgios. This cylindrical structure was built in 306 AD by the Roman tetrarch Galerius, who intended it to be his grave. At first, it worked as a temple but it remains unknown to which god this temple was dedicated. Eventually, Galerius died in 311 AD and he was buried in Felix Romuliana, modern Serbia. In the 4th century AD, the Byzantine emperor Constantine I converted it into an Orthodox church and many frescoes were painted inside, some of which survive today on the walls of Rotonda.
15 minutes
Eptapyrgio Castle
The city walls of Thessaloniki were the fortifications of the Byzantine city and are of great interest and importance for their archaeological, architectural and artistic points. The Byzantine walls of Thessaloniki concurred with the Roman ones. The walls were built of narrow bands of stone and a wider of brick and spread over a length of 7-8 km. The walls were forming an almost square shape (trapezoid) and a height of 10-12 m and their northern part was connected to the walls of Acropolis. Today exist only 3 km of walls. During the Turkish occupation part of the walls were built with ordinary bricks.
1 hour
Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki
The church of Agios Dimitrios is dedicated to the patron Saint of the city and holds a prominent position among all the churches in this city. The Church has a rich history. Originally was built as a small chapel in 313 AD, on the ruins of an ancient Roman bath. In the fifth century the Bishop Leontius reconstructed the small chapel to a large basilica. This church was burned somewhere between the 626 AD and 634 AD. When it was constructed again took the form of a five-aisled basilica but in 1493 the Turkish invaders converted it into a mosque! In 1912 the church returned to the Christians but the great fire in 1917 destroyed it completely. The church commenced its holly service in 1949. The church is located on the ruins of the Roman Forum and is a basilica with five naves, a transept and a vestibule. It has a crypt located directly beneath the transept and the sanctuary. There are catacombs beneath the temple among which is the hall of the prison of St. Demetrius.
30 minutes
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The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki, also known as the Ancient Agora, is a significant archaeological site in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. It served as the center of public life during the Roman period. The Roman Forum is situated in the heart of Thessaloniki, near the modern Aristotelous Square. The site includes two main squares (the northern and the southern) and was surrounded by stoas (covered walkways), shops, and other public buildings. The forum dates back to the 2nd century AD, during the Roman Empire's rule over the region. It was the administrative, social, and commercial center of ancient Thessaloniki.
30 minutes
Church of Agia Sofia
Ī¤he Agia Sofia or Agia Sophia for several years was the metropolis of Thessaloniki. Agia Sofia is a great Basilica (domed) built over the ruins of an earlier gigantic basilica (which was destroyed in the 6th century AD). The church was built to commemorate the Agia Sofia in Constantinopolis. The construction began in the 7th century AD but during the years of construction there were many modifications and additions. During the Ottoman Empire this church as many others became a mosque but it was destroyed by fire in 1890 to reopen and offer its holly service, in 1913. Visitors of Agia Sofia will be able to observe the existence of very impressive pictures and carved decorations retained by the 8th, 9th and 11th century.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance Tickets Fee General ticket: ā¬15.00 (valid for 3 days) Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Rotonda, Thessaloniki, The White Tower, White Tower: Museum
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Private tour Thessaloniki with Maria
Published on Jun, 2024
Great private tour with Maria in Thessaloniki! She had a drive named Solon that was able to drop us close to all destinations. He also would wait for us at the end. This would be a good tour for older people or people with mobility issues. It was a hot day and we loved the air conditioning! Great memories.
Come for the attractions, stay for the knowledge
Published on Apr, 2024
Enjoyed the trip: both the driver and the guide were super knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. Theyāve been able to show as much as we could in the time we had and answered lots and lots of questions. Would highly recommend!
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