Government House, Thessaloniki

Name: Government House
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#86 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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The Konak is an Ottoman-era building in central Thessaloniki, Greece. Originally built in 1891 as the residence of the governor-general of the Salonica Vilayet and the seat of the Ottoman authorities, it now houses the Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace. ()

Local name: Διοικητήριο Coordinates: 40°38'27"N, 22°56'40"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessalonike)Thessaloniki Greece

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Government House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hagios Demetrios, Hagia Sophia, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, Church of Hosios David.

~1190 ftSE
Church and remains of city's patron saint
Hagios Demetrios, Thessaloniki
6 min walk • Hagios Demetrios, or the Church of Saint Demetrius, is one of the most significant landmarks in Thessaloniki, Greece. This majestic church, dedicated to the patron saint of the city, is an exemplary monument of Byzantine architecture and holds a place of reverence both...
0.6 miS
Iconic orthodox church with lots of art
Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki
15 min walk • The Hagia Sophia, nestled in the heart of Thessaloniki, Greece, is an enduring testament to the city's rich Byzantine heritage. This venerable church, not to be confused with its famous namesake in Istanbul, Turkey, stands as a monument of historical and architectural...
0.5 miSW
Local Jewish history and Holocaust exhibit
Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki stands as a poignant testament to the rich cultural heritage and tumultuous history of the Jewish community in Greece. This museum is dedicated to preserving the memory and culture of the...
0.4 miE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Hosios David, Thessaloniki
11 min walk • The Church of Hosios David, also known as the Latomou Monastery, is a historical gem nestled in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece. This early Christian church, dating back to the late 4th or early 5th century, is renowned for its remarkable architecture...
~1480 ftS
Byzantine church with verdant surrounds
Church of Panagia Chalkeon, Thessaloniki
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, the Church of Panagia Chalkeon stands as a remarkable testament to Byzantine architecture and religious heritage. Constructed in 1028, this church is an emblem of historical significance and spiritual reverence...
0.4 miSE
, Church, Architecture
Church of the Acheiropoietos, Thessaloniki
12 min walk • The Church of the Acheiropoietos is a 5th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia. It is located in the city's centre, at Agias Sofias street opposite Makedonomachon square.
0.5 miE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Vlatades Monastery, Thessaloniki
14 min walk • Vlatades Monastery or Vlatadon Monastery is a monastery in Ano Poli, Thessaloniki, Greece. Built in the 14th century during the late era of the Byzantine Empire, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the 15 in the city.
0.4 miW
, Church
Church of the Holy Apostles, Thessaloniki
10 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles is a 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.
~1020 ftSE
Square, Ruins, Historical place
Roman Forum, Thessaloniki
5 min walk • The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square. It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s.
~1530 ftE
Historic mosque built in 1400s
Alaca Imaret Mosque, Thessaloniki
8 min walk • Alaca Imaret Mosque or Ishak Pasha Mosque, literally the "colourful mosque", is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece.
~880 ftN
Church,
Church of Saint Catherine, Thessaloniki
5 min walk • The Church of Saint Catherine is a late Byzantine church in the northwestern corner of the Ano Poli, Thessaloniki, Greece. The church dates to the Palaiologan period, but its exact dating and original dedication are unknown.

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Which popular attractions are close to Government House?

Nearby attractions include Monastir Synagogue, Thessaloniki (4 min walk), Church of Saint Catherine, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Roman Forum, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki (6 min walk).

How to get to Government House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government House:

Bus

Προξενων • Lines: 23 (1 min walk)
Διοικητηριο • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)

Metro

Βενιζέλου • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (8 min walk)
Αγίας Σοφίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (12 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (19 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Railway Station (22 min walk)
Thessaloniki Freight Station (27 min walk)