Church of Saint Catherine, Thessaloniki

Name: Church of Saint Catherine
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#46 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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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. From its interior decoration, which survives in fragments and is dated to ca. 1315, it has been suggested that it was the katholikon of the Monastery of the Almighty. It was converted to a mosque by Yakup Pasha in the reign of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II and named after him Yakup Pasha Mosque. In 1988, it was included among the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. ()

Local name: Ναός Αγίας Αικατερίνης Unesco: from 1988Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°38'36"N, 22°56'39"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Ana Πόλις)Thessaloniki Greece

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Church of Saint Catherine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1890 ftSE
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~1890 ftW
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~1830 ftS
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0.4 miSE
Historic mosque built in 1400s
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Catherine?

Nearby attractions include Government House, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), National Map Library, Thessaloniki (7 min walk), Monastir Synagogue, Thessaloniki (7 min walk), Roman Forum, Thessaloniki (9 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Catherine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Catherine:

Bus

Τ. Σ. Πλατεια Μουσχουντη (3 min walk)
Τερμ. Στ. Πλατείας Μουσχουντή (3 min walk)

Metro

Βενιζέλου • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (12 min walk)
Δημοκρατίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (14 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Railway Station (21 min walk)
Thessaloniki Freight Station (27 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (21 min walk)