Church of the Acheiropoietos, Thessaloniki

Name: Church of the Acheiropoietos
Address: Odos Ayias Sofia, Thessaloniki, Greece
Telephone: +30 231 022 7369

#32 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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Church of the Acheiropoietos, Thessaloniki

Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Παναγία Αχειροποίητος Unesco: from 1988Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°38'6"N, 22°56'52"E

Address

Odos Ayias SofiaΘεσσαλονίκη (Thessalonike)Thessaloniki Greece

Contact

+30 231 022 7369

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Acheiropoietos?

Nearby attractions include Egnatia Street, Thessaloniki (4 min walk), Agias Sofias Square, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Baptistery of St. John the Baptist, Thessaloniki (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Acheiropoietos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Acheiropoietos:

Metro

Αγίας Σοφίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (2 min walk)
Βενιζέλου • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (9 min walk)

Bus

Αγιασ Σοφιασ • Lines: 10, 11, 14, 27, 2Κ (3 min walk)
Μητροπολιτου Γενναδιου • Lines: 10, 11, 14, 27, 2Κ (4 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (21 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Railway Station (31 min walk)