The, one and only, White Tower has been, for centuries now, the trademark of Thessaloniki. Apart from being a remarkable monument of historical value, it has been transformed into a impressive museum that takes you on a journey into the centuries, mixing the past with the present and the future in a harmonic way. The tour into history, through its thematic floors and its interactive exhibits, transforms the visit into a unique life experience. Do not miss it!
Τhe castles of Eptapyrgio, are also known with the Ottoman name, Yenti Koule. The structures have been used as a fort, prison and now host a Folklore museum with traditional exibits. It is an integral part of the history of Thessasloniki and offers a panoramic view of the city. Do not miss a visit during day time.
The epitome of the Greek civilization, the magic of the Macedonian Dynasty, the glory of Greek art concentrated in a beautiful building of high architectural value. In a frugal, clean and bright environment the visitor will see, among others, special exhibits from the ancient city of Vergina and the tomb of Filippos the Second . With fixed and contemporaneous exhibitions, it is considered an important sightseeing location for all visitors.
it is, indeed, a jewel of the city! It exposes the Byzantine history of the city and the people that lived in it., hosting objects of everyday use and other historical exhibits. It has been considered as on of the the greatest public structures of Greece, as a architectural art project. Through the combination of Byzantine and modern architecture, it reaches the point of perfection. Do not neglect to pay a visit to its beautiful cafe.
As part of an urban axis that extends until the statue of. El. Venizelos, the square is an independent sightseeing location of Thessaloniki, gathering a lot of people during all hours of the day. It is worth walking down the square, starting from the ancient commercial market, just or enjoy the astonishing view. In the numerous shops, you can discover marvelous shopping points, lunch and dinner options and various recreation alternatives. Do not forget to try the traditional koulouri and salepi from the hawkers.
Being, probably, the most important technological museum in Greece, the science center & technology museum, offers the public a permanent exhibition with historical exhibits for the comprehension of science and technology issues. Among the spectacles provided, you can enjoy movies of educational content and documentaries in the cosmotheatre’s projection room, movies that are related to space, in the planetarium or live an unforgettable 3 dimensional experience in the simulator.
The Church of Agios Dimitrios is dedicated to Saint Dimitrios, the protector of the city. It is, beyond doubt, one of the ornaments of Thessaloniki. Imposing and vast, radiates Thessaloniki’s history, in a depth of hundreds of years. In the church’s basement, there is the torture area of Saint Dimitrios. Combine it with a visit to the ancient commercial market, located in the next block, heading towards Aristotelous square.
One of the oldest and greatest temples of Thessaloniki, which has remained intact through the ages and operates until today. IT is located in the center of the city and is considered to be one of its most important monuments. A byzantine Temple with a cylindrical dome, based on the standards of the Church of Agia Sofia, in Constantinopole (Istanbul), with extraordinary painting and an evocative atmosphere.