Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos, Thessaloniki

Name: Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos
Address: Irodotou and Apostolou Pavlou, Thessaloniki, 546 23, Greece

#35 among attractions in Thessaloniki

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Unesco

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Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos, Thessaloniki

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The Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos is an early 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. ()

Local name: Ναός του Αγίου Νικολάου του Ορφανού Unesco: from 1988Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°38'16"N, 22°57'22"E

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Irodotou and Apostolou PavlouΘεσσαλονίκη (Ana Πόλις)Thessaloniki 546 23 Greece

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos?

Nearby attractions include Church of Nikolaos Orfanos, Thessaloniki (2 min walk), Atatürk Museum, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Byzantine Bath, Thessaloniki (6 min walk), Andriantas Bizyenou, Thessaloniki (7 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos:

Bus

Λαοδηγητρια • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)
Ταξιαρχων • Lines: 23 (5 min walk)

Metro

Σιντριβάνι • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (13 min walk)
Αγίας Σοφίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (14 min walk)