Thessaloniki Trip Overview
We warmly welcome you to the 2336 years old city of Thessaloniki.Founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon it is the second largest city in Greece nowadays.A city so easy to love-Thessaloniki is a home of rich history,warm people,tasty food and a strong spirit of the centuries.It is also known for its many churches and cultural sights like the ancient Rotonda,church of St.Demetrius,The White Tower and etc.
Join our walking tour and feel the ancient spirit of that wonderful place worth to be seen.We are waiting for you!
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Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes
Starts: Thessaloniki, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Thessaloniki, Greece, Greece
We warmly welcome you to the 2336 years old city of Thessaloniki.Founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon it is the second largest city in Greece nowadays.A city so easy to love-Thessaloniki is a home of rich history,warm people,tasty food and a strong spirit of the centuries.It is also known for its many churches and cultural sights like the ancient Rotonda,church of St.Demetrius,The White Tower and etc.
Join our walking tour and feel the ancient spirit of that wonderful place worth to be seen.We are waiting for you!
Itinerary
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Stop At: White Tower of Thessaloniki, Leoforos Nikis Leoforos Nikis, 54640, Thessaloniki 546 40 Greece
The White Tower was built in the fifteenth century after the fall of Thessaloniki to the Ottomans in 1430. At its location there had been an older tower belonging to Thessaloniki’s Byzantine fortifications, where the eastern wall met the sea wall.It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aristotelous Square, Nikis Avenue, Thessaloniki 546 24 Greece
Aristotelous Square is the main city square of Thessaloniki and is located in the city center. It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918, but most of the square was built in the 1950s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Modiano Market, Platia Aristotelous Platia Aristotelous & Ermou, Thessaloniki 54600 Greece
Modiano is one of the most traditional markets of Thessaloniki. It is located in the heart of the city and it has been part of the Thessalonians’ life for about 80 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monastery of St. Theodora, 34 Ermou, Thessaloniki 546 23 Greece
The Monastery of St. Theodora is one of the most important religious shrines in Thessaloniki.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Agia Sofia, Agia Sofias, Thessaloniki 546 23 Greece
Located in the center of the city as well, it is a very beautiful “Domed Basilica” style temple with an imposing architecture, beautiful wall paintings and elaborate mosaics.
Having a 1600 years old history, it can easily be considered one of the most important religious sites in Macedonia.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos, Agias Sofias 56, Thessaloniki 546 35 Greece
The church of Panagia Acheiropoietos it is the most important example of old Christian basilica in Greece, and one of the most magnificent early Christian monuments (UNESCO World Heritage List).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Panteleimon, Leonida Iasonidou Corner of Iasonidou & Arrianou, Thessaloniki 546 35 Greece
The Church of Saint Panteleimon is a late Byzantine church in Thessaloniki, Greece, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rotunda, Pl. Agiou Georgiou Rotonta 5, Thessaloniki 546 35 Greece
Built in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Galerius, Thessaloniki Greece
South of the Rotunda was the triumphal archΑψιδα θριάμβου στην αρχαία πόλη Timgad (Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi) της Αλγερίας
The triumphal arch was a type of monument of Roman architecture.Probably built by the city of Thessaloniki between 298 and 305 A.D. to commemorate Galerius’ victorious campaign against the Persians.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Dimitrios – Patron of Thessaloniki, Agiou Dimitriou 83 Center of town, Thessaloniki 546 33 Greece
Saint Demetrius or Agios Dimitrios, (208 AD-303 AD) is the patron saint of Thessaloniki.This is the city’s largest church (UNESCO World Heritage) and the main sanctuary dedicated to its patron saint,it stands on the presumed site of his martyrdom c 306.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Greek Agora and Roman Forum, Thessaloniki Greece
Just a few blocks away from Aristotelous square lies the roman heart of the ancient city, the Roman Forum, also known as “Ancient Agora”.
Duration: 10 minutes
