Aristotelous Square

Aristotelous Square

The most emblematic square of the center was designed by the architect Ernesto Emprar after the great fire that destroyed Thessaloniki at the beginning of the last century. At the height of Ermou Street, discover the old Jewish markets of…

The Castles

The Castles

Officially referred to as Eptapyrgio, the Castles are the fortified Acropolis of Thessaloniki, the eastern side of which once reached the White Tower. Passing the first gate, the Portara, you can see the highest point, the famous Genti Koule (meaning…

The Upper Town

The Upper Town

As we slowly ascend above Agiou Dimitriou Street, the first characteristic samples of popular Macedonian architecture, the private houses of Ano Poli and its narrow alleys interrupted by steps and flower beds flourish in front of us. In the area…

Roman Agora

Roman Agora

Crossing Egnatia, above Aristotelous Square, you will find the Roman Agora, the center of every activity in Thessaloniki during the Roman years. At the junction of Egnatia and Venizelos you will find the Alcazar, a 15th century Muslim monument that…

The Monasteries

The Monasteries

Two of the most important monasteries of Thessaloniki are located one built in the center of the city, next to Aristotelous Square and the other in the citadel. In the first case it is for the male monastery of Agia…

The Museums

The Museums

The Archaeological Museum of the city houses innumerable treasures from all eras of Macedonian History (and by the way a very nice outdoor café), while it is adjacent to the Museum of Byzantine Culture with its special, modern architecture and…

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