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The White Tower, the landmark of Thessaloniki, has been standing at the city’s center for about 480 years now. Formerly, the tower was called “Tower of Lions”, and during the Ottoman Empire it was used as a prison for death row inmates. This is when it acquired the name Kanli-Kule, which means “Tower of blood”, since the walls were filled with...
One of the most important and ancient monuments of the city, Rotunda is still standing after 17 centuries of life. Built in the eastern part of the Old City, Rotunda will impress you with its grandiose shape and its rich history starting in about 300 AD, when it was used as the mausoleum of Galerius or a pagan temple. In the 4th century, the...
Within close distance from Rotunda lies another distinctive monument of Thessaloniki. The Arch of Galerius or else called ‘Kamara’ was built to celebrate the victory of the Roman emperor over the Persians in 296-297 AD. Only its western section is standing today with its impressive bolections divided in four zones. Although it stands on the...
At the beginning of one of the most well-known pedestrian precincts of Thessaloniki, that of Ictinus, you will find an abandoned monastery, just 5m below the street level. The entrance to the monastery will lead you to the underground Thessaloniki and in the catacombs of Agios Ioannis, where the first believers could express their beliefs...
Aristotelous square is the most famous square of Thessaloniki, which is the heart of the city. You could say that the square is a small paradise, especially for women, as it is surrounded by numerous shops of clothes and cosmetics. After your shopping, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes located on the square, with a view to...
The Tower of OTE stands for 44 years in the place, where the International Exhibition takes place. At first, the tower was the stall of the organization of telecommunication in the International Exhibition. Nowadays, it houses radio and television stations and is used by the network of a well-known mobile company, while a restaurant is located...
A once disreputable district has now become one of the busiest places for entertainment, mostly at nights. In the area are located several taverns with live music in restored stone buildings, which combine in a unique way the past with the present and the future.
