"Thessaloniki" Top 5 Page for this destination Thessaloniki Travelogue by StefanosS

The byzantine walls.

White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)

the landmark of Thessaloniki

Aristotelous Square

Aristotle's Square (platia Aristotelous)

The port of Thessaloniki

The port of Thessaloniki

the port

Another view of the port.

The Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum hosts important findings of the area. Here is a cooper vessel used for mixing the wine. On its side there is a representation of Dionyssos and Ariadni with a group of their companions dancing in ecstasy. Dated at 330 BC.

Archaeological Museum

A high art roman copy of an older statue: Aphrodite (Venus) dressed in a delicate robe revealing a perfect body. The original was of the 5th century BC.

Archaeological Museum

A mosaic found in an ancient mansion, presenting Dionyssos and Ariadni, about 200 AD.

ancient Agora

The ancient Agora.

ancient Agora

A porticus at the ancient agora.

ancient Agora - the Odeon

A small theatre (Odeon) by the ancient Agora.

ancient agora

Another view of the ancient agora.

church of Aghios Dimitrios

Aghios Dimitrios is the patron saint of Thessaloniki. Here, the entrance side of the church.

church of Aghios Dimitrios

A night view of the church.

church of Aghios Dimitrios

An old photo of the church, just after the big fire that destroyed the centre of the city (August 1917).

church of Aghios Dimitrios

The underground crypt of the church, that used to be roman public baths. Down there took place the martyrdom of St Dimitrios.

church of Aghios Dimitrios

The holy place of the martyrdom of St Dimitrios.

church of Aghios Dimitrios

An old wall mosaic of the 5th century AD in the interior of the church.

church of Aghios Dimitrios

A wall-mosaic of the 12th century in the interior of the church: Saint Dimitrios is blessing the kids.

Rotonda

Rotonda is a Roman building, made rather as a mausoleum or temple of Zeus, early 4th century AD. On the next century was turned to Christian church and functioned as Cathedral of Thessaloniki for more than 1100 years.
On 1590 was turned to mosque by the Turks and after the liberation of Thessaloniki (1912) was returned to christian church. Today functions as church for the University ceremonies and as a museum.

Rotonda

The earthquake of 1978 damaged the monument and long restoration works were necessary, concerning both the static strength and the decoration of the building. Some other earthquake on the 9th century had already beaten heavily the church.

Rotonda

In the church, that today is dedicated to St George, there are parts of mosaics of the 4th century and paintings of the 9th century.

The church of the 12 Holy Apostles

The church of the 12 Holy Apostles.

Alatza Imaret

Alatza Imaret, a Tuskish mosque.

Villa Allatini

Villa Allatini. Today is the Prefecture Office.

old mansion

...at Queen Olga str...

old mansion

and a little further...

old mansion

...at Evzonon str...

Macedonian style houses

...at Dimitriou Poliorkitou str...

Macedonian style houses

...at Sachtouri str...

White Tower

An old photo of White Tower (colored by hand).

- old houses

An old neighbourhood at the old "ano poli" (=upper city).

View from Ano Poli

An old house at "ano poli"

Bezesteni

Bezesteni, an old "mal" (market place), still in use.

Diikitirio

The Ministry of Macedonia & Thrace (Diikitirio).

Aristotle University

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: The old building of Philosophy faculty.

Galerius' palace

Galerius' palace at Navarinou square.

Kamara

The Arc of Galerius (Kamara), early 4th century AD.

The Arc of Galerius (Kamara), Galerius' palace and Rotonda were parts joined in an architectural set.

Kamara

The Arc of Galerius today, after long restoration works.

Kamara

A detail from Kamara: Galerius' soldiers fighting.

syntrivani

The "syntrivani" on the inauguration day.

Today it is restored and you can see it at Syntrivani square.
<BR><BR><BR>

satelite view

The North is to the lower left corner of the photo.

<b><i>Photo & Text by NASA</i></b>
STS079-810-033 Thessaloniki, Greece, September 1996.
The second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki is visible near the center of the image in this southwest-looking view. The city is located in northeast Greece on the Gulf of Thessaloniki, an inlet of the Aegean Sea. The city has excellent port facilities and is a major railroad, commercial, industrial, and financial center in the region. Two lakes are located to the east (left) of the city, the smaller Lake Koronia, and the larger Lake Volvi. The mouth of the Vardar River is visible entering the Gulf of Thessaloniki southwest (right) of the city.
<BR><BR><BR>
<center><font color=darkcyan size=+1><b>Today's Weather Report</b></font>
<a href="http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/16622.html">
<img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/infobox_metric/global/stations/16622.gif" height=108 width=144></a></center>
<BR><BR><BR>
<font color=#C71585><b>Useful links</b>

City guide of Thessaloniki:
<a href="http://www.greece.gr/CITY_GUIDES/thes_useful_info.htm"><u><font color=blue>http://www.greece.gr/CITY_GUIDES/thes_useful_info.htm</u></font></a>

Moni Lazariston
The cultural centre of the west part of the city:
<a href="http://www.monilazariston.gr/"><u><font color=blue>http://www.monilazariston.gr/</u></font></a>
<br><br><br>

The White Tower and the State Theatre

The White Tower and the State Theatre.

White Tower

Inside the White Tower a small museum hosts some outstanding valuable articles. Here is a couple of bracelets of gold and enamel, dated on 10th century AD.

A view to the west side of the city

A view to the west side of the city.

The statue of Alexander the Great

The statue of Alexander the Great at the seaside.