The uniqueness of Thessaloniki - the capital of Macedonia and the center of the cultural life of Greece - is that it carries within it the spirit of ancient greatness. Tourists are enchanted by the majestic ruins of the Acropolis and the Roman Agora, the carved battlements of the White Tower and the bas-relief arches of the Galeria Palace.
White Tower on the shore of the Gulf of Thermaikos - the main symbol of Thessaloniki
Ruins of the Odeum Theater - parts of the Roman Agora
Connoisseurs of the Byzantine era will be able to personally enjoy the mosaic splendor of the Rotunda, learn about the secrets of the craftsmanship of mednits near the church of Panagia Halkeon, visit the monastery complex of Latona and the most ancient iconoclastic temple - the Church of St. Sophia, and make a pilgrimage to the holy Mount Athos.The Orthodox Church of St. Sophia, built between 690 and 730 years - a sample of Byzantine architecture and mosaic art
Panagia Halkeon is an early Christian monument of culture
The temple of Argius Dimitros (St. Dimitri) was built in honor of Dimitry of Thessalonica - the patron saint of Thessaloniki
Well, admirers of historical lectures and scientific achievements will certainly be interested in educational tours to the Ethnographic, Archaeological Museums and the Technology Center.The infrastructure of the Thessaloniki Technological Museum includes a planetarium, a space theater and a hall with moving platforms
Alternating relaxed beach holidays with visits to local attractions, do not forget about sightseeing tours. From Thessaloniki you can get to Mount Olympus, go to Peppa - to the homeland of Alexander the Great, or look into Kastorju - the city of amazing architectural structures and ancient Byzantine churches.Panorama of Ano Poli - the ancient district of Thessaloniki
The rocks of Meteora on Mount Athos are natural foundations for monasteries-fortresses