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Category: Historical Monuments

  • Aigli Geni Hamam

    This is the #1 destination for anyone who is stuck in the city or just returned from vacations and want to feel like they did not. If you are in town for a few days only this is a must visit as it combines the historical visit with a relaxed drink or dinner. This is…

  • Ancient Roman Forum

    Located on the upper part of Aristotelous square, you can easily miss it as you pass through Filippou or Olympou street as it is located a few meters below street level. This is however a very important historical monument in the heart of the city ! The Roman ‘forum’ (market place complex) of the time…

  • Byzantine church of Saint Dememtrius

    26th of October is a big day for the city of Thessaloniki.  It is the nameday of the city’s patron saint, Saint Demetrius.  He was born in Thessaloniki in 270 AD and was executed also here in 305 AD after being tortured on the crypt below the church.  After the growth of his veneration as…