Thessaloniki: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Church
- Unesco
- Art museum
- Historical place
- History museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Square
- Eclectic architecture
- Mosque
- Cemetery
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Vernacular architecture
- Arenas and stadiums
- Memorial
Hagia Sophia
Iconic orthodox church with lots of art 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...
Atatürk Museum
House-turned-museum of Turkey's founder 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.
Rotunda
Ancient monument with scenes of victory 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...
Church of Hosios David
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...
Church of Panagia Chalkeon
Byzantine church with verdant surrounds 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...
Vlatades Monastery
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.
Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos
The Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos is an early 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square. It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s.
Alaca Imaret Mosque
Historic mosque built in 1400s Alaca Imaret Mosque or Ishak Pasha Mosque, literally the "colourful mosque", is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Church of Saint Panteleimon
The Church of Saint Panteleimon is a late Byzantine church in Thessaloniki, Greece, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church lies in the eastern part of the old city, near the Tomb of Galerius, at the junction of Iasonidou and Arrianou streets.
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