Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies, Thessaloniki

Name: Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies
Address: Thessaloniki, Greece

#45 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies

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The Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies is a museum in Thessaloniki, Greece, founded in 1975. It was the first organised visual art institution in the city of Thessaloniki, its purpose being to promote and disseminate modern Greek art, mainly that of northern Greece. It occupies the top floor of the building that also houses the State Theatre of Northern Greece. The building was designed by the architect Vassilis Kassandras and stands directly opposite the White Tower on the sea-front. ()

Coordinates: 40°37'36"N, 22°56'60"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Ιπποδρομίου)Thessaloniki Greece

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Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1630 ftNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki
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~1160 ftSE
Large, notable archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
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0.5 miN
Iconic orthodox church with lots of art
Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki
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0.4 miNW
Museum for the Macedonian Struggle
Museum for the Macedonian Struggle, Thessaloniki
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0.5 miN
Ancient monument with scenes of victory
Rotunda, Thessaloniki
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~1670 ftSE
Museum showcasing Byzantine history
Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki
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0.5 miE
Exhibits on WWII, Sofia Vembo and more
War Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
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0.4 miN
Church,
Church of the Saviour, Thessaloniki
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~1250 ftE
Observation decks and towers, Tower
OTE Tower, Thessaloniki
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~950 ftN
Museum, History museum
Thessaloniki History Centre, Thessaloniki
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Which popular attractions are close to Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies?

Nearby attractions include National Theatre of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki (1 min walk), White Tower, Thessaloniki (3 min walk), YMCA Park, Thessaloniki (4 min walk), Thessaloniki History Centre, Thessaloniki (5 min walk).

How to get to Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies by public transport?

The nearest stations to Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies:

Bus

Εταιρεια Μακεδονικων Σπουδων • Lines: 11 (2 min walk)
Τερμ. Στ. Λευκός Πύργος (2 min walk)

Metro

Σιντριβάνι • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (10 min walk)
Πανεπιστήμιο • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (15 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (28 min walk)