Baptistery of St. John the Baptist, Thessaloniki

Name: Baptistery of St. John the Baptist
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#76 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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The Baptistery of St. John the Baptist of Thessaloniki, considered as the oldest early Christian baptistery and assigned to the building complex of a five-aisled episcopal basilica of the fifth century. ()

Local name: Βαπτιστήριο του Άγιου Ιωάννη του ΠροδρόμουArchitectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°37'57"N, 22°56'49"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Διαγώνιος)Thessaloniki Greece

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Baptistery of St. John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsimiski Street, White Tower, Hagios Demetrios, Aristotelous Square.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baptistery of St. John the Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki (1 min walk), Agias Sofias Square, Thessaloniki (3 min walk), Longos mansion, Thessaloniki (3 min walk), Egnatia Street, Thessaloniki (4 min walk).

How to get to Baptistery of St. John the Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baptistery of St. John the Baptist:

Bus

Αγιασ Σοφιασ • Lines: 10, 11, 14, 27, 2Κ (3 min walk)
Διαγωνιοσ • Lines: 12, 33, 33A, 6 (4 min walk)

Metro

Αγίας Σοφίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (5 min walk)
Σιντριβάνι • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (11 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (20 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Railway Station (33 min walk)
Thessaloniki Freight Station (34 min walk)