National Map Library, Thessaloniki

Name: National Map Library
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#62 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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The National Map Library, properly the National Centre for Maps and Cartographic Heritage - National Map Library, is located in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece. It was established in 1997 for the purpose of preserving, archiving, conserving, promoting, and displaying maps, studying the educational, cultural, and social role of maps, collaborating at a scientific and technical level with national and international organizations, organizing permanent and mobile exhibitions accompanied by catalogues, utilising public and private map collections, and organising seminars and conferences. ()

Local name: Αρχείο Χαρτογραφικής ΚληρονομιάςCoordinates: 40°38'35"N, 22°56'58"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Ana Πόλις)Thessaloniki Greece

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National Map Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hagios Demetrios, Hagia Sophia, Atatürk Museum, Rotunda.

~1620 ftS
Church and remains of city's patron saint
Hagios Demetrios, Thessaloniki
8 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...
0.7 miS
Iconic orthodox church with lots of art
Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki
19 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...
0.6 miSE
House-turned-museum of Turkey's founder
Atatürk Museum, Thessaloniki
15 min walk • The Atatürk Museum in Thessaloniki, Greece, is a historic site dedicated to the memory of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. Situated in the heart of Thessaloniki, the museum is housed in the building where Atatürk was born in 1881.
0.7 miS
Ancient monument with scenes of victory
Rotunda, Thessaloniki
18 min walk • The Rotunda of Thessaloniki, also known as the Rotunda of Galerius, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This cylindrical structure, with its impressive 30-meter diameter and 30-meter height, was built in 306 AD during the reign of the Roman...
0.5 miE
City wall,
Walls of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
12 min walk • The Walls of Thessaloniki are an emblematic historical feature of the city, encapsulating its rich past and standing as a testament to the various eras that have shaped Thessaloniki, Greece. These formidable city walls were constructed over time, with the first...
0.7 miE
Byzantine-era fortress with 10 towers
Heptapyrgion, Thessaloniki
17 min walk • Nestled on the crest of the southeastern walls of the ancient city of Thessaloniki, the Heptapyrgion stands as a sentinel with a history that spans centuries. Also known as Yedi Kule, which translates to "Fortress of Seven Towers" in Turkish, this formidable...
~910 ftSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Hosios David, Thessaloniki
5 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...
0.5 miSW
Byzantine church with verdant surrounds
Church of Panagia Chalkeon, Thessaloniki
14 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...
0.6 miS
, Church, Architecture
Church of the Acheiropoietos, Thessaloniki
15 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.
~1490 ftE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Vlatades Monastery, Thessaloniki
8 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.
0.5 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos, Thessaloniki
14 min walk • The Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos is an early 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Map Library?

Nearby attractions include Church of Hosios David, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Upper Town, Thessaloniki (7 min walk), Church of Saint Catherine, Thessaloniki (7 min walk), Alaca Imaret Mosque, Thessaloniki (7 min walk).

How to get to National Map Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Map Library:

Bus

Σχολειο A • Lines: 26 (7 min walk)
Κουλε Καφε • Lines: 23 (8 min walk)

Metro

Βενιζέλου • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (15 min walk)
Αγίας Σοφίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (16 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (27 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Railway Station (28 min walk)