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Planning a trip to Thessaloniki? This free guide covers the 10 best places to visit in Thessaloniki, Greece — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Save your favorites, build a GPS route in Google Maps, and explore at your own pace. No app required.
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The White Tower of Thessaloniki (Greek: Λευκός Πύργος Lefkós Pýrgos; Turkish: Beyaz Kule; Ladino: Kuli Blanka) is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. The present tower likely replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known to have been mentioned around the 12th century, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's fortress some time after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430.
Read moreThe Arch of Galerius (Greek: Αψίδα του Γαλερίου) or Kamara (Καμάρα) and the Rotunda of Galerius (Ροτόντα) are neighbouring early fourth-century AD monuments in the city of Thessaloniki, in the region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece. As an outstanding example of early Byzantine art and architecture, in addition to the importance of the rotunda as one of the earliest Christian monuments in the Eastern Roman Empire, both sites were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1988 as part of the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki.
Read moreAristotelous Square (Greek: Πλατεία Αριστοτέλους, IPA: [plaˈtia aristoˈtelus]), is the main city square of Thessaloniki, Greece, and is located on Nikis avenue (on the city's waterfront), in the city center. It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918, but most of the square was built in the 1950s.
Read moreUpper Town or Ano Poli (Greek: Άνω Πόλη [ˈano ˈpoli]) is the old town of Thessaloniki and is located around the city's acropolis north of the city center. The neighborhood is known for its well preserved Byzantine and Ottoman era structures and urban design and as a center for Thessaloniki's poets, intellectuals, and bohemians.
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Modiano Market or Stoa Modiano (Greek: Στοά Μοδιάνο) i Modiano Market, also known as Stoa Modiano (Greek: Στοά Μοδιάνο), is one of the most iconic covered markets in Thessaloniki and a landmark of the city’s commercial and social life. It was constructed between 1922 and 1925, in the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1917, which destroyed much of the historic city center.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece?
- ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Thessaloniki with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
- How many days do I need in Thessaloniki?
- Most travelers cover the main sights in Thessaloniki in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.
- Can I get a GPS route for Thessaloniki?
- Yes. Select landmarks in Thessaloniki on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.