| Page Views: 6,529 Last Visit to Thessaloniki: August, 2006 I Visit Here Frequently | THESSALONIKI, THE CITY I WAS BORN by Christianne - last update: Oct 5, 2006 |
Thessaloniki is one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded over 300 years B.C by Cassander, King of Macedonia, and was named after his wife, Thessaloniki, sister of Alexander the Great.
Situated on the shores of the Thermaikos Gulf, it is an important commercial port. |
|  | Points of interestThessaloniki's attractions
White Tower
Nikis Avenue, Thessaloniki
The White Tower once surrounding the medieval city. Constructed in the 15th century, the tower served as a defensive bulwark, a prison, a place of execution, and now you can see there, a wonderful collection of sculptures, frescoes, and other interesting works of art from 300 to 1400 AD related to the history and culture of the city. The White Tower is the city's most famous landmark.
Aghia Sofia
Pavlou Mela Street, Aghia Sofia Square
Built in the 8th century, Aghia Sofia is a beautiful Christian church modeled on the church of Aghia Sofia in Istanbul. The church contains amazing mosaics and wall paintings including a mosaic of The Ascension.
Aghios Dimitrios Church
Aghiou Dimitriou and Aghiou Nikolaou at Egnatias Street
After the fire of 1918 the church was restored with the purpose to preserve the details of the original. The church was built on the ruins of a Roman bath. Beneath the church is the crypt of Aghios Demetrios.
Rotonda
Dimitriou Gounari Street
Rotonda was built in 306 AD as the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Galerius. Later on, became a church dedicated to St. George and mosaics of the 4th century were added. After serving as a mosque for the Ottomans, the Rotunda nowadays houses Christian art.
Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Hanth Square 6, M. Andronikou Street
Collection of works of art from the Neolithic period and sculptures from the Archaic to the Late Roman period.
Byzantine Museum
2 Stratou Avenue
Contains the finest collection of Byzantine art in Greece. Treasures such as icons, frescoes, mosaics, pottery, jewellery and manuscripts. |
| | I can't tell you how many times I have visited Thessaloniki. It is the city I was born (although I have lived all my life in Athens), I have a house and family there and I visit it many times per year. |
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volopolo Mon Oct 16, 2006 01:34 UTC
Oraia selida! Bravo! Nikos | amype0630 Sun Sep 10, 2006 22:05 UTC
Where is this located in Thessaloniki? | deecat Sun Aug 29, 2004 17:19 UTC
Super collage & introduction. I did not know about the Casino. Water Museum looks interesting. Good shopping tips. Loved Thessaloniki and stayed in the Electra Palace. Great hotel. | thues Sun Apr 18, 2004 20:14 UTC
I think I can use your information and advices. I now look forward to visit Thessaloniki (and Haldiki) from 10.-20.may this year (2004). Maybe I write again afterward. Thank you. |
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