Cemetery Basilica, Thessaloniki

Name: Cemetery Basilica
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#78 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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The Cemetery Basilica is an Early Christian basilica church located at Tritis Septemvriou Street in Thessaloniki, Greece. Only a portion of the building has been excavated, as the rest lies underneath the buildings of the Thessaloniki International Fair. The new Museum of Byzantine Culture is also located nearby. ()

Local name: Βασιλική 3ης Σεπτεμβρίου Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°37'30"N, 22°57'18"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Εγνατία)Thessaloniki Greece

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Cemetery Basilica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsimiski Street, White Tower, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Rotunda.

0.6 miNW
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~1910 ftW
City history exhibit in landmark tower
White Tower, Thessaloniki
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~390 ftW
Large, notable archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
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0.6 miN
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~400 ftS
Museum showcasing Byzantine history
Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki
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~1280 ftE
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~440 ftNW
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0.4 miNW
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Which popular attractions are close to Cemetery Basilica?

Nearby attractions include Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki (2 min walk), Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki (2 min walk), OTE Tower, Thessaloniki (3 min walk), MOMus–Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki (4 min walk).

How to get to Cemetery Basilica by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cemetery Basilica:

Bus

Μουσειο Βυζαντινου Πολιτισμου • Lines: 33, 33A (2 min walk)
Μουσεια • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 7 (3 min walk)

Metro

Πανεπιστήμιο • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (8 min walk)
Σιντριβάνι • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (11 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (35 min walk)