Holocaust Museum of Greece, Thessaloniki

#47 among attractions in Thessaloniki

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The Holocaust Museum of Greece, officially the Holocaust Memorial Museum & Educational Center of Greece on Human Rights, is an under-construction museum on The Holocaust in Thessaloniki, Greece. Its construction was proposed in 2016 and is partly funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, with support from the Municipality of Thessaloniki and mayor Yiannis Boutaris. The total construction cost is estimated at €25 million. The foundation stone was placed on 30 January 2018. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°38'38"N, 22°55'5"E

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Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessalonike)Thessaloniki Greece

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Holocaust Museum of Greece – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aristotelous Square, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, State Museum of Contemporary Art, Zeitenlik.

1.4 miSE
Waterfront public square with cafes
Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki
37 min walk • Aristotelous Square is the vibrant heart of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, and a landmark that embodies the fusion of cosmopolitan charm and historical significance. Nestled by the city's waterfront, the square offers a picturesque view of the Thermaic...
1.3 miSE
Local Jewish history and Holocaust exhibit
Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
33 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki stands as a poignant testament to the rich cultural heritage and tumultuous history of the Jewish community in Greece. This museum is dedicated to preserving the memory and culture of the...
1.2 miNE
Art museum with avant-garde pieces
State Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki
31 min walk • The State Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki, Greece, stands as a bastion of modern artistic expression in the region. This museum, nestled in the cultural heart of the city, is dedicated to showcasing avant-garde works and promoting contemporary art movements.
1.1 miNE
Cemetery, Memorial
Zeitenlik, Thessaloniki
28 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, lies Zeitenlik, an evocative memorial that serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I. This Allied military cemetery, the largest in Greece, is the final resting place for thousands of...
1.2 miSE
Photo gallery with historical exhibits
MOMus–Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, Thessaloniki
31 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, the MOMus–Thessaloniki Museum of Photography stands as a beacon of visual storytelling and a celebration of the photographic arts. This contemporary museum, focused on the power of the image, provides a space where...
1 miE
, Church
Church of the Holy Apostles, Thessaloniki
27 min walk • The Church of the Holy Apostles is a 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.
1.2 miSE
Cinema museum in an old warehouse
Cinema Museum of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
31 min walk • The Cinema Museum of Thessaloniki is a museum in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece. It was founded in 1995 following a decision by the Organization for Thessaloniki, Cultural Capital of Europe 1997. Today it is part of the Thessaloniki Film Festival with its own management committee.
1.3 miSE
Square
Eleftherias Square, Thessaloniki
32 min walk • Eleftherias Square is a central square in downtown Thessaloniki, Greece. It takes its name from the Young Turk Revolution, which began in the square in 1908. The square is currently a car park, but a public competition was launched by the Municipality of Thessaloniki in 2013 to select a design for its redevelopment into a park.
1.2 miSE
Church
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Thessaloniki
30 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located on Frangon street in the city of Thessaloniki, in northern Greece. The church follows the Roman or Latin rite and functions as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Thessaloniki.
1.3 miE
Mosque
Hamza Bey Mosque, Thessaloniki
34 min walk • Hamza Bey Mosque is a 15th-century Ottoman Mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece. Modern Thessalonians commonly known it as Alkazar, after a cinema that operated in the premises for decades.
0.6 miS
Harbor
Port of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki
16 min walk • The Port of Thessaloniki is one of the largest seaports in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is considered the gateway Port to the Balkans and South East Europe, located in Northern Greece close to the major Trans-European motorway and railway networks with direct access to the Southeastern European countries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holocaust Museum of Greece?

Nearby attractions include Water Supply Museum, Thessaloniki (5 min walk), Port of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki (16 min walk).

How to get to Holocaust Museum of Greece by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holocaust Museum of Greece:

Bus

Ο.π.α.π. • Lines: 12 (6 min walk)
Γιαννιτσων • Lines: 12 (8 min walk)

Train

Thessaloniki Freight Station (10 min walk)
Thessaloniki Railway Station (16 min walk)

Metro

Thessaloniki New Railway Station • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (15 min walk)
Δημοκρατίας • Lines: Βασική Γραμμή Μετρό, Γραμμή Μετρό Καλαμαριάς (23 min walk)

Ferry

Thessaloniki (26 min walk)