Guidebook for Thessaloniki
Sightseeing
The tower, which once guarded the eastern end of the city's sea walls, was for many years attributed to Venice, to which the Byzantines ceded Thessaloniki in 1423. It is now known that the tower was constructed by the Ottomans sometime after the army of Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430.[1] Until 1912, an inscription in Ottoman Turkish verse above the door dated the structure to AH 942 (1535–1536).
The White Tower houses an exhibition dedicated to the city of Thessaloniki and its history throughout various periods, organized by the city's Museum of Byzantine Culture. It is under the administration of the Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities of the Greek Ministry of Culture.
The historian Franz Babinger speculated that the work was designed by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who is known to have built fortifications.
For the first few months of 2002 the White Tower housed ‘Byzantine Hours’, an exhibition devoted to ordinary life in Byzantine times.
The Wihite Tower is best place for an unbelievable sunset ....
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Torre Bianca di Salonicco
The tower, which once guarded the eastern end of the city's sea walls, was for many years attributed to Venice, to which the Byzantines ceded Thessaloniki in 1423. It is now known that the tower was constructed by the Ottomans sometime after the army of Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430.[1] Until 1912, an inscription in Ottoman Turkish verse above the door dated the structure to AH 942 (1535–1536).
The White Tower houses an exhibition dedicated to the city of Thessaloniki and its history throughout various periods, organized by the city's Museum of Byzantine Culture. It is under the administration of the Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities of the Greek Ministry of Culture.
The historian Franz Babinger speculated that the work was designed by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who is known to have built fortifications.
For the first few months of 2002 the White Tower housed ‘Byzantine Hours’, an exhibition devoted to ordinary life in Byzantine times.
The Wihite Tower is best place for an unbelievable sunset ....
Along with your walk to Ano Poli don’t miss the chance to have a closer look to the Byzantine fortifications that still surround part of the modern city center. You will feel like travelling back into the city's past from within as the whole place is surrounded by history!
The city's fortification reveals once again the importance given by every Emperor, Ruler, King or Sultan to Thessaloniki as a financial and political center, because of its strategic location.
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Torre Bianca di Salonicco
130 EptapirgiouAlong with your walk to Ano Poli don’t miss the chance to have a closer look to the Byzantine fortifications that still surround part of the modern city center. You will feel like travelling back into the city's past from within as the whole place is surrounded by history!
The city's fortification reveals once again the importance given by every Emperor, Ruler, King or Sultan to Thessaloniki as a financial and political center, because of its strategic location.
Parks & Nature
Lately it's gaining the trust of the Thessalonians and visitors, the majestic Fragma of Thermi, which combines the fluid element with the green of entertainment and many activities for children ... It is a small miracle in Thessaloniki. Arriving there trademark Fragma is an artificial lake where shelter fish and rare birds, and there is a wooden cafeteria-like mountain retreat. Where everyone can enjoy a coffee or a drink at any time of the day wishes and the evening providing a wide variety of beverages, soft drinks, ice cream, pastries, waffles and dishes to accompany the wine, drink or ouzo. It can not be imagined on what miracle is if he does a walk right of the imaginary pond thirty acres located on the fringes through the waters. The greatest part is covered by trees, where visitors can walk, relax and entertain.
Φράγμα Θέρμης
Γεφυρα Φράγματος ΘέρμηςLately it's gaining the trust of the Thessalonians and visitors, the majestic Fragma of Thermi, which combines the fluid element with the green of entertainment and many activities for children ... It is a small miracle in Thessaloniki. Arriving there trademark Fragma is an artificial lake where shelter fish and rare birds, and there is a wooden cafeteria-like mountain retreat. Where everyone can enjoy a coffee or a drink at any time of the day wishes and the evening providing a wide variety of beverages, soft drinks, ice cream, pastries, waffles and dishes to accompany the wine, drink or ouzo. It can not be imagined on what miracle is if he does a walk right of the imaginary pond thirty acres located on the fringes through the waters. The greatest part is covered by trees, where visitors can walk, relax and entertain.
Drinks & Nightlife
Today, Aristotelous Square is one of the most famous places in all of Greece and almost synonymous with the city of Thessaloniki itself. The square plays an important role in the sociopolitical life not only of the city, but of the wider country as well. Numerous large rallies and political speeches have been organized in Aristotelous Square, such as the rally for Macedonia in 1992 (see further below). Additionally the square is used for many cultural events, such as festivals and the annual Christmas and carnival celebrations. It is an important tourist attraction for the city, and the numerous cafes and bars that line up the square make it popular with the younger generations.
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Piazza Aristotelous
Today, Aristotelous Square is one of the most famous places in all of Greece and almost synonymous with the city of Thessaloniki itself. The square plays an important role in the sociopolitical life not only of the city, but of the wider country as well. Numerous large rallies and political speeches have been organized in Aristotelous Square, such as the rally for Macedonia in 1992 (see further below). Additionally the square is used for many cultural events, such as festivals and the annual Christmas and carnival celebrations. It is an important tourist attraction for the city, and the numerous cafes and bars that line up the square make it popular with the younger generations.
Arts & Culture
After a long period of work for the renovation of the exhibition, storage, preservation and management spaces, the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki opened for the public on September 2006. In the time before the opening, apart from the expansion of the building, the most important and vital part of our efforts was completed: the exhibitions of the museum were redesigned in a way that responds to the needs of the modern visitor.
It was our intention to shed light on the different sides of the culture that was created in Macedonia, mainly in Thessaloniki and the adjacent municipalities: from the beginning of prehistoric times up until the late antiquity, meaning the beginning of the Christian era.
We welcome you to visit the Museum. Immense yourself in the stories that it has to tell you, see and listen to how an object can “make” history. In addition, come to experience and enjoy all that a modern museum can offer: educational programs, exhibitions of ancient and modern culture, workshops, academic talks, seminars and recreational activities.
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is a space of culture and learning, open for everyone.
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Museum of Ancient Greek, Byzantine, and Post-Byzantine Musical Instruments
After a long period of work for the renovation of the exhibition, storage, preservation and management spaces, the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki opened for the public on September 2006. In the time before the opening, apart from the expansion of the building, the most important and vital part of our efforts was completed: the exhibitions of the museum were redesigned in a way that responds to the needs of the modern visitor.
It was our intention to shed light on the different sides of the culture that was created in Macedonia, mainly in Thessaloniki and the adjacent municipalities: from the beginning of prehistoric times up until the late antiquity, meaning the beginning of the Christian era.
We welcome you to visit the Museum. Immense yourself in the stories that it has to tell you, see and listen to how an object can “make” history. In addition, come to experience and enjoy all that a modern museum can offer: educational programs, exhibitions of ancient and modern culture, workshops, academic talks, seminars and recreational activities.
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is a space of culture and learning, open for everyone.
Shopping
The most prominent features of Tsimiski street are the hundreds of various fashion shops, boutiques, high end international department stores and Fokas, the biggest Greek department store in the city centre. Tsimiski Street is also home to the Plateia Center Mall, the largest shopping mall in the city centre of Thesaloniki, which contains the Plateia Assos Odeon multiplex and has facilities from bars, restaurants, a virgin music megastore to fitness centers. The mall also houses the United States Consulate in Thessaloniki, as well as the liaison office of the Republic of Macedonia.
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Tsimiski
TsimiskiThe most prominent features of Tsimiski street are the hundreds of various fashion shops, boutiques, high end international department stores and Fokas, the biggest Greek department store in the city centre. Tsimiski Street is also home to the Plateia Center Mall, the largest shopping mall in the city centre of Thesaloniki, which contains the Plateia Assos Odeon multiplex and has facilities from bars, restaurants, a virgin music megastore to fitness centers. The mall also houses the United States Consulate in Thessaloniki, as well as the liaison office of the Republic of Macedonia.
Getting Around
The best ways to move in Thessaloniki is by car , bus or taxis.
We can provide you a car ( extra cost ) , you can take a bus from Mitropoleos ( in fornt of the church) or you can use a taxi from the taxi station in front of the Mitropoli church.
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Mitropoleos
MitropoleosThe best ways to move in Thessaloniki is by car , bus or taxis.
We can provide you a car ( extra cost ) , you can take a bus from Mitropoleos ( in fornt of the church) or you can use a taxi from the taxi station in front of the Mitropoli church.