Travel Guide
Archaeological
Built in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city.Going back to the late 3rd century A.D., after a number of long devastating wars, the romans decided to divide the Empire into 4 regions, each with its own provinces , thus leading to the creation of a new form of leadership, the Tetrarchy.
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ロトンダ
5 Pl. Agiou Georgiou RotontaBuilt in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city.Going back to the late 3rd century A.D., after a number of long devastating wars, the romans decided to divide the Empire into 4 regions, each with its own provinces , thus leading to the creation of a new form of leadership, the Tetrarchy.
Just a few blocks away from Aristotelous square lies the roman heart of the ancient city, the Roman Forum, also known as “Ancient Agora”.The Forum (Agora) was constructed by the Romans in the late 1st century A.D. Along with the Galerian Palace Complex it was the center of political and public life in Thessaloniki
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テッサロニキのローマン・フォーラム
75 OlimpouJust a few blocks away from Aristotelous square lies the roman heart of the ancient city, the Roman Forum, also known as “Ancient Agora”.The Forum (Agora) was constructed by the Romans in the late 1st century A.D. Along with the Galerian Palace Complex it was the center of political and public life in Thessaloniki
The Arch of Galerius (Kamara) is perhaps the most distinctive and interesting roman structure of Thessaloniki. It is also one of the most popular destinations of the city along with the White Tower for both locals and tourists.The arch was commissioned as a triumphal monument by emperor Galerius in order to celebrate the victorious campaign against the Sassanid Persians in 298 A.D. and the capture of their capital Ctesiphon
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ガレリウスの凱旋門
144 EgnatiaThe Arch of Galerius (Kamara) is perhaps the most distinctive and interesting roman structure of Thessaloniki. It is also one of the most popular destinations of the city along with the White Tower for both locals and tourists.The arch was commissioned as a triumphal monument by emperor Galerius in order to celebrate the victorious campaign against the Sassanid Persians in 298 A.D. and the capture of their capital Ctesiphon
Monuments
In the area of Nea Paralia, one of the most popular, full of energy places of Thessaloniki you’ll find the monument of one of the most famous and influential personalities of all times. A person that created a legend still heard until today. This is the monument of Alexander the 3rd, also known as ‘Alexander the Great’.
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Alexander the Great Statue
In the area of Nea Paralia, one of the most popular, full of energy places of Thessaloniki you’ll find the monument of one of the most famous and influential personalities of all times. A person that created a legend still heard until today. This is the monument of Alexander the 3rd, also known as ‘Alexander the Great’.
Cultural
One of the most beautiful eclecticistic treasures of Thessaloniki.A walk on Queen Olgas Avenue offers the chance to visit several cultural and historical centers along with some important art Galleries.Most of them are housed in unique old buildings that still survive and make this city even more beautiful. Villa Bianca (Casa Bianca), the building that houses the Municipal Art Gallery is one of them.
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Villa Bianca
3 Themistokli SofouliOne of the most beautiful eclecticistic treasures of Thessaloniki.A walk on Queen Olgas Avenue offers the chance to visit several cultural and historical centers along with some important art Galleries.Most of them are housed in unique old buildings that still survive and make this city even more beautiful. Villa Bianca (Casa Bianca), the building that houses the Municipal Art Gallery is one of them.
In December 1986 the Municipal Art Gallery of Thessalonikimoved into its new quarters in a building located at 162 Queen Olga Street, at the corner of 25th of St. Built in 1905 by the well – known architect Xenophon Paionidis.It is now the property of the Municipality of Thessaloniki and a fine example of the eclectic style of architecture that flourished in the city, especially in the then suburban district known as “the Towers” or “the Villas” (Exohon Quarter), at the turn of the 19th century.
Villa Mordoch
162 Leof. Vasilissis OlgasIn December 1986 the Municipal Art Gallery of Thessalonikimoved into its new quarters in a building located at 162 Queen Olga Street, at the corner of 25th of St. Built in 1905 by the well – known architect Xenophon Paionidis.It is now the property of the Municipality of Thessaloniki and a fine example of the eclectic style of architecture that flourished in the city, especially in the then suburban district known as “the Towers” or “the Villas” (Exohon Quarter), at the turn of the 19th century.
Museums
The White Tower is the most commonly known monument of Thessaloniki and the symbol of the city because of its prominent position, long history and imposive architecture.
テッサロニキの白塔
The Archaeological museum of Thessaloniki is one of the most beautiful and important museums of the city. It is located in the center of the city in “Manoli Andronikou” street right after the Byzantine Museum, on the south of Thessaloniki International Trade Fair.
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Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
6 Manoli AndronikouThe Archaeological museum of Thessaloniki is one of the most beautiful and important museums of the city. It is located in the center of the city in “Manoli Andronikou” street right after the Byzantine Museum, on the south of Thessaloniki International Trade Fair.
For many the most important of the city’s museums, as Thessaloniki is arguably the city that has the most intense Byzantine character and beauty.The museum is housed in modern facilities that include advanced, well-organized conservation laboratories and storerooms. Hundreds of unique exhibits and artifacts throughout the entire Byzantine period are displayed in several different rooms.
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ビザンティン文化博物館
2 Leof. StratouFor many the most important of the city’s museums, as Thessaloniki is arguably the city that has the most intense Byzantine character and beauty.The museum is housed in modern facilities that include advanced, well-organized conservation laboratories and storerooms. Hundreds of unique exhibits and artifacts throughout the entire Byzantine period are displayed in several different rooms.
At the heart of the modern city, at the center of Thessalonikilies a museum that is literally hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered!
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テッサロニキのローマン・フォーラム
75 OlimpouAt the heart of the modern city, at the center of Thessalonikilies a museum that is literally hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered!
The War Museum of Thessaloniki is a military museum first opened to the public in 2000. The museum was designed by the famous Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli while it was built between 1900-1902.
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テッサロニキ戦争博物館
4 Grigoriou LamprakiThe War Museum of Thessaloniki is a military museum first opened to the public in 2000. The museum was designed by the famous Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli while it was built between 1900-1902.
The Museum of Photography is the only state-run museum in Greece under the supervision of the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Culture that is exclusively dedicated to photography. It first opened its doors to the public in 1998.
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Museum of Photography Thessaloniki
The Museum of Photography is the only state-run museum in Greece under the supervision of the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Culture that is exclusively dedicated to photography. It first opened its doors to the public in 1998.
Churches
Agios Dimitrios is arguably considered the most important church of Thessaloniki by the majority of the locals for religious, historical and artistic reasons as well.Devoted to the patron Saint of the city, it has a long and rich history that pretty much depicts some of the city’s most important events of that shaped its identity.
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聖デメトリオス教会
Agiou DimitriouAgios Dimitrios is arguably considered the most important church of Thessaloniki by the majority of the locals for religious, historical and artistic reasons as well.Devoted to the patron Saint of the city, it has a long and rich history that pretty much depicts some of the city’s most important events of that shaped its identity.
The Paleo – Christian temple of Agia Sophia is one of the most impressive Byzantine churches of Thesaloniki. 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.
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テッサロニキのハギア・ソフィア
Agias SofiasThe Paleo – Christian temple of Agia Sophia is one of the most impressive Byzantine churches of Thesaloniki. 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.
The monastery of Vlatadon is one of the oldest and most important Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki. It is located in the Northern part of Ano Poli, next to the imposing Byzantine “Portara” (Great Gate). Its importance lies to the fact that despite the various challenges and significant disasters the monastery suffered throughout the centuries, it never stopped being active!
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ブラタドン修道院
64 EptapirgiouThe monastery of Vlatadon is one of the oldest and most important Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki. It is located in the Northern part of Ano Poli, next to the imposing Byzantine “Portara” (Great Gate). Its importance lies to the fact that despite the various challenges and significant disasters the monastery suffered throughout the centuries, it never stopped being active!
Explore
In 2013 an important project was finally completed! The renowned architects Nikephoridis and Cuomo performed a small architectural and aesthetic miracle by creating a single, unified waterfront that is harmonically incorporated into Thessaloniki’s urban web!Twelve beautiful thematic parks along with hundreds of new trees and countless other interventions turned the old Waterfront area into a unique, modern urban space. All these offer a pleasant surprise for most visitors, a surprise that begins to unfold step by step after the historic White Tower.
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Umbrellas Zongopoulos
In 2013 an important project was finally completed! The renowned architects Nikephoridis and Cuomo performed a small architectural and aesthetic miracle by creating a single, unified waterfront that is harmonically incorporated into Thessaloniki’s urban web!Twelve beautiful thematic parks along with hundreds of new trees and countless other interventions turned the old Waterfront area into a unique, modern urban space. All these offer a pleasant surprise for most visitors, a surprise that begins to unfold step by step after the historic White Tower.
On the north of Thessaloniki lies the Upper or Old Town, the only part of the city that survived the big fire of 1917. The Upper Town will make you feel as if time stood still; you’ll immediately be stricken by its unique style, so different from that of the rest of Thessaloniki that will travel you back to the city’s Byzantine past.
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Ano Poli
On the north of Thessaloniki lies the Upper or Old Town, the only part of the city that survived the big fire of 1917. The Upper Town will make you feel as if time stood still; you’ll immediately be stricken by its unique style, so different from that of the rest of Thessaloniki that will travel you back to the city’s Byzantine past.
Heading east, following “Manoli Andronikou” St. after “Vasileos Georgiou” (Kings George) St., we meet one of the most historic streets of Thessaloniki.“Vassilisis Olgas” used to be one of the most elegant and rich areas of the city, home of many aristocratic families of Thessaloniki since the late 19th century.
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas
Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasHeading east, following “Manoli Andronikou” St. after “Vasileos Georgiou” (Kings George) St., we meet one of the most historic streets of Thessaloniki.“Vassilisis Olgas” used to be one of the most elegant and rich areas of the city, home of many aristocratic families of Thessaloniki since the late 19th century.
Nea Krini is a different, perhaps more elegant proposal located on the eastern part of the city, approximately 12 km away from Thessaloniki’scenter. Some well-known and appreciated restaurants and fish-taverns can be found in the area, most of them located along the coastal avenue “Aretsou”.
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Nea Krini
Nea Krini is a different, perhaps more elegant proposal located on the eastern part of the city, approximately 12 km away from Thessaloniki’scenter. Some well-known and appreciated restaurants and fish-taverns can be found in the area, most of them located along the coastal avenue “Aretsou”.
Shopping
Shopping is one thing that you will definitely enjoy during your stay in Thessaloniki. The city offers plenty of options so that no taste or wallet are left unsatisfied.Lets start our virtual tour with the famous Tsimiski Avenue. Tsimiski is a 1,2 klms long Avenue in the heart of Thessaloniki. It is named after Ioannis Tsimiskis, a Byzantine Emperor known for his struggles against the Bulgarians, although prior to the Balkan Wars it was known as The Second Parallel, counting from the seafront of the city. Before the 1900s it used to connect the eastern city walls to the west side of the city.
Tsimiski
TsimiskiShopping is one thing that you will definitely enjoy during your stay in Thessaloniki. The city offers plenty of options so that no taste or wallet are left unsatisfied.Lets start our virtual tour with the famous Tsimiski Avenue. Tsimiski is a 1,2 klms long Avenue in the heart of Thessaloniki. It is named after Ioannis Tsimiskis, a Byzantine Emperor known for his struggles against the Bulgarians, although prior to the Balkan Wars it was known as The Second Parallel, counting from the seafront of the city. Before the 1900s it used to connect the eastern city walls to the west side of the city.
Mediterranean Cosmos is the biggest shopping mall of Thessaloniki and one of the biggest in Greece.Located 11 km east of the city centre you will easily find it by follwing the city’s ringroad. It first opened it’s doors in October 2005.
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地中海コスモス
Aftokinitodromos Thessalonikis Neon MoudanionMediterranean Cosmos is the biggest shopping mall of Thessaloniki and one of the biggest in Greece.Located 11 km east of the city centre you will easily find it by follwing the city’s ringroad. It first opened it’s doors in October 2005.
One Sallonica is one of the largest Malls in Thessaloniki and Macedonia. It is located around 3km away from the city center where City Gate used to be untill a few years ago.
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One Salonica Outlet Mall
10 Kotta RouliaOne Sallonica is one of the largest Malls in Thessaloniki and Macedonia. It is located around 3km away from the city center where City Gate used to be untill a few years ago.
Perhaps one of the most authentic experiences any food lover could get in Thessaloniki is visiting the city’s historic open markets. The atmosphere, the people and the local delicacies will reward you!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
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モディアノ市場
33 KidoniatouPerhaps one of the most authentic experiences any food lover could get in Thessaloniki is visiting the city’s historic open markets. The atmosphere, the people and the local delicacies will reward you!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