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Rotonda Monument

The Rotonda is a building of the 4th century and is located near the Arch of Galerius, in the center of the city. It is said that it was built by Caesar Galerius as his hall. Later it was converted into a temple. It is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage.

Kaftantzoglio National Stadium

Kaftanzoglio Stadium is a sports stadium. It has been the home stadium of Iraklis F.C. It is the largest stadium in Thessaloniki. The stadium regularly hosts athletics events.

Port of Thessaloniki

The port of Thessaloniki is one of the largest ports in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is considered the gateway port to the Balkans and Southeast Europe via road and rail networks. Ιt is also connected by ferry to various islands of the Aegean.

Roman Market

Roman Agora was a major sector of the Roman economy. Located in the center of the city represented the financial significance of the empire.

The white Tower

The White Tower is the landmark of Thessaloniki on the waterfront of the city. During the period of Ottoman rule, the tower became a notorious prison. It was built in the 14th century. Now it functions as a museum.

New Waterfront

Thessaloniki’s new waterfront is the longest in Greece. It is perfect for walking and cycling, so every day it is full of people having a walk with friends or having a coffee at the beautiful cafeterias. Also it has parks where people can relax and enjoy the view.

Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium

The Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium or Charilaou Ground is a football field. It is the home stadium of Aris F.C. One of the most popular football clubs in Greece.

Toumba Stadium

Toumba Stadium is a football field. It is private property of PAOK F.C. The commonly used name of the stadium is simply PAOK Stadium.

Church of Agia Sofia

Agia Sophia, or officially the Temple of Holy Wisdom, is one of the oldest and most important Christian churches of the city, which has remained intact through the ages and functions to this day as the Cathedral of Thessaloniki, constituting at the same time a recognized World Heritage Site.

Monastery of Vlatadon

Vlatadon Monastery was a monastery attached directly to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. It is now the only Byzantine monastery in Thessaloniki still functioning. It is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kastra - Byzantine Wall

The Walls of Thessaloniki were first built in the 3rd century BC. During the Roman Conquest they were almost destroyed and rebuilt in the 3rd century AD. The length of the wall is about 4 km and its height 10-12 meters. It is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ladadika District

Ladadika is a historic district and a landmark of Thessaloniki. It is located near the port and for years was the most important marketplace of Thessaloniki. Today Ladadika is an entertainment area of Thessaloniki, where many bars, nightclubs, restaurants and taverns are housed.

Church of Panagia Halkeon

The church of Panagia of Halkeon is a Byzantine church, built in the 11th century, and is located in the center of Thessaloniki . It is Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Waterworks Museum

The Water Supply Museum informs the public about the history of water supply, showing the various stages of water supply in a city. The Museum aims to sensitize the public on issues such as reducing water wastage to develop environmental sensitivities.

Aristotelous Square

Aristotelous Square is one of the most famous places in all of Greece and almost synonymous with the city of Thessaloniki itself. Large rallies and political speeches have been organized in Aristotelous Square . It is an important tourist attraction for the city with cafes and bars.

Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum holds and exhibits artifacts from the Prehistoric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods, mostly from the city of Thessaloniki but also from the region of Macedonia in general.

Arch of Galerius

The Arch of Galerius also known as Kamara is a monument of early 4th-century AD. It is located on the street of Egnatia. It was a part of the city’s old defense system. Kamara is the most common meeting point for the Thessalonians.

OTE Tower

OTE Tower is a 76-meter tall tower located in the Thessaloniki International Trade Center. The tower today, other than its status as a modern monument, it also has the Skyline cafe bar, a revolving restaurant that operates year-round on the top floor.

Church of Agios Dimitrios

The Church of Saint Dimitrios, is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Dimitrios, the patron saint of Thessaloniki. Since 1988, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is a center for the performing arts in Thessaloniki. The concert hall hosts a wide variety of events, including concerts, operas, ballets, plays, and films.

Umbrellas Zongolopoulos

The sculpture Umbrellas was made by Giorgos Zongolopoulos and It is one of the most important landmarks of Thessaloniki. The umbrellas are 13 meters tall and in total the sculpture contains 40 umbrellas.

University Area

The Aristotle University is the largest university in Greece with 10 faculties, over 60,000 students and 5,000 faculty members. The main campus is located in the center of the city and covers an area of 430,000 m²

Monument of Alexander the Great

On the waterfront of Thessaloniki, next to the White Tower is the statue of Alexander the Great, King of the Macedonians (4th century BC). He won this title because he was the first to acknowledge equality among all people.

Byzantine Museum

The Museum of Byzantine Culture is a scientific institution, open to the public which aims to collect, preserve, protect, conserve, exhibit and study the works and objects of the early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval in general and post-Byzantine periods.

Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki is a museum presenting the history of Jews and their life in Thessaloniki. The collection of the museum was based on the documents, ritual objects, and photographic collections as well as the library.