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The Byzantine walls of Thessaloniki are today about 4 kilometers long, but the original perimeter they covered was 8 kilometers and their height was 10-12 meters.The wall for many centuries surrounded the city . On the north-eastern side it rises towards the heights, including the citadel, inside which is also the defense complex of Eptapyrgio.

Alaca Imaret Mosque or Ishak Pasha Mosque literally the "colourful mosque", is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece. It was built by order of Ishak Pasha in 1484 or 1487. The mosque has a reverse T plan common to early Ottoman architecture, the prayer hall is covered by two large domes, it has a portico covered by five smaller domes.

The Monument of Alexander the Great is located in Nea Paralia in Thessaloniki, close to the sea. The monument stands 20 feet tall and represents Alexander the Great riding his horse named Bucephalus (or Voukefalas). Bucephalus is one of the most famous horses of antiquity. The monument to Alexander the Great was erected in 1973.

Aristotelous Square is the main city square of Thessaloniki, Greece and is located on Nikis avenue, in the city center. It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918, but most of the square was built in the 1950s.

The Atatürk Museum is a historic house museum in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece. It was built before 1870 and in 1935 the Thessaloniki City Council gave it to the Turkish State, which decided to convert it into a museum dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Until the Istanbul pogrom of 1955, the street in front of the house was named "Kemal Ataturk".

Bezesteni Ottoman Market is located in Venizelou Avenue just before Egnatia Av. Built by Sultan Mehmet II in 1455 – 1459 AD it is one of the oldest Ottoman buildings still standing in the center of Thessaloniki. It was used by the Ottomans for a number of commercial and financial activities thus making it a very important center for every region that had one.

This company, located in a building dating back to the 1920s, presents the most impressive concept of escape rooms. Players have 60 minutes to escape from rooms full of puzzles that they have to solve, where the person needs strength of observation and team spirit to solve puzzles, find keys to escape and finish the game.

It’s one of the most historic churches in Thessaloniki. during the Ottoman period (1430-1912), it was the very center of the Greek community. The most important Greek schools surrounded that iconic monument.In 1817 the older structure burnt down. The parishioners rebuilt their church within a year.The new building was consecrated on 15th November 1818, as testified by an inscription on the lintel of the southern portal.

The Church of Panagia Chalkeon is an 11th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. The church's well-preserved Byzantine architecture and testimony to the importance of Thessaloniki in early and medieval Christianity led it to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 along with other Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki.

It was a privately owned chapel of the Metropolis of Thessaloniki and was used as an insane asylum. The ground plan shows a small two-story building with its eastern side adapted to the internal triangular cantilever of the Byzantine wall. It dates to the 18th century, with later additions to the open arcades to the south and west .

The Church of Saint Catherine is a late Byzantine church in the northwestern corner of the Ano Poli, Thessaloniki, Greece. The church dates to the Palaiologan period, . From its interior decoration, which survives in fragments and is dated to ca1315, it. In 1988, it was included among the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

The Church of the Holy Apostles is a 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. Because of its outstanding Byzantine mosaics and architecture, and its testimony to the importance of Thessaloniki in early and medieval Christianity, the church is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki.The church is located at the start of Olympou Street, near the city's western medieval walls.

‪This sculpture "Monument of peace" by sculptor Vasilis Doropoulos was installed in 1985. It is dedicated to the tragic event associated with the murder in 1963 in Thessaloniki famous left politician, member of the Resistance movement and the Greek record holder in long jump for 20 years Grigoris Lambrakis.

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. On 7 October 1896, the foundation stone of the current church was laid. The church was designed by Vitaliano Poselli.

The Hagia Sophia is a church located in Thessaloniki, Greece. With its current structure dating from the 7th century, it is one of the oldest churches in the city still standing today. Because of its outstanding Byzantine art and architecture, in addition to its importance in early Christianity, it is one of several monuments in Thessaloniki listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

The Church of St. Demetrius is the main sanctuary dedicated to Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, and dates back to the period when Thessaloniki was the second largest city in the Byzantine Empire. This church is characterized by ornate columns, colorful Byzantine mosaics, and the underground crypt, which was originally built as a Roman bath, and is the place of the saint’s imprisonment and martyrdom.

The Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos is an early 14th-century Byzantine church in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. Covered in outstanding Byzantine frescoes, the church is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, demonstrating the importance of Thessaloniki in early Christian history.

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 . Because of its outstanding early Byzantine architecture, the church was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 along with other Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki.

The Monastery of St. Theodora is one of the most important religious shrines in Thessaloniki. It sits in the very heart of the city. The appearance of the Monastery of Saint Theodora dates back to the IX century. Initially, the building was dedicated to Agios Stefanos, the first Christian martyr. Since the building got the relic of Agia Theodora, it received the new name.

The Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium or Charilaou Ground is a football stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece. It was built in 1951 as the home stadium of Aris F.C., one of the most popular football clubs in Greece. For many years, the ground's official name was Aris Stadium, until it was renamed in honour of Kleanthis Vikelidis, a legendary player of Aris FC in the 1930s.

Ladadika is the name of a historic district and a landmark area of the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. In 1985, Ladakika was listed as a heritage site by the Ministry of Culture. Its notable architectural style with 19th century buildings is preserved and protected. A pedestrianised area with great number of different small restaurants, cafes, taverns and clubs efficiently combines the genius of antiquity and the rhythm of modern time.

Magic Park Thessaloniki is the biggest and most fun game city for people of all ages in Thessaloniki. It includes a variety of games and activities that suit everyone. Where there is the flash tower which is a free fall from 40 meters, the high speed roller coaster, the crazy whirlpool and other fun and exciting games.

Mediterranean Cosmos is a shopping mall located in Pylaia, a municipality of Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. It is the largest retail and entertainment development in Northern Greece. The mall officially opened in October 2005. It contains more than 200 retail units and facilities including an 11-screen multiplex cinema, numerous shops of fashion and electronics goods as well as cafés, restaurants, bars, a supermarket, an amphitheatre and an Orthodox church.

The Museum of Byzantine Culture was opened in 1994 in Thessaloniki, and it is considered one of the most important cultural and educational centers in the city and in Greece in general, as it is concerned with preserving the Byzantine heritage and what is related to it through different historical periods. The museum specializes in collecting and preserving Byzantine religious pieces, icons, paintings, and murals that were present in churches and archaeological sites.

The Museum for the Macedonian Struggle is located in the centre of the city Thessaloniki in Central Macedonia, Greece. It occupies a neo-classical building designed by the renowned architect Ernst Ziller and built in 1893. In its six ground-floor rooms the museum graphically illustrates the modern and contemporary history of Greek Macedonia.

The Olympic Museum - which was established in 1998 - in Thessaloniki is unique. The museum goal is to preserve, enhance and share information and engage the public in matters of sporting heritage. through his important exhibitions of Olympic collectibles, such as uniforms, equipment, Olympic medals, memorabilia and materials from the Olympic Games. The museum also offers wonderful educational programs for all.

OTE Tower is a 76-metre-tall[1] tower located in the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center in central Thessaloniki, Greece. The tower opened in 1966 and was renovated in 2005. The tower was designed by Greek architect Alexandros Anastasiadis and was completed in 1965, with the first black and white broadcasts on a Greek television network taking place from the tower in 1971.

The Pasha’s Gardens were constructed in 1904 and they are the only integrated creation of the architectural trend of visionary architecture in Thessaloniki.it is a green oasis with pine trees and unusual, half-ruined stone structures. This imaginative, Gaudí-style architecture centers around an ornate fountain encircled by a tunnel leading nowhere. There is also a cistern to collect rainwater, a seating area, and a small gate leading underground.

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 Macedonia, Greece close to the major Trans-European motorway and railway networks with direct access to the Southeastern European countries.

It is a cute little shop in Thessaloniki. He manufactures leather products manually and on demand. Where you can order handmade or any type of shoes you desire, in the colors of your choice. There you will also find amazing handbags, backpacks, formal bags and wallets, all handcrafted from high quality genuine Greek leather.

This tourist attraction is one of the oldest religious and historical sites in the city, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 306 AD by Caesar Galerius, it was converted into a Christian church around AD 400 when it was decorated with unique mosaics that can still be seen to this day. This place also features Roman architecture and the central dome, which is located at a height of up to 30 meters.

It is a great diving center in Thessaloniki. Where it provides you with diving services with the necessary equipment for entertainment and education. The center provides experienced diving instructors to ensure proper education, safe diving and proper behavior both at sea and offshore.

It is one of the most important cultural organizations in Greece and was founded in 1959 by the Greek composer Solon Michaelides, and in 1966 it became the state orchestra. The orchestra covers a wide range of artistic activities such as opera, ballet, music, silent films, and more. Moreover, the orchestra participates in a number of educational programs designed for children, youth .

The monument of Philip II is set in the park on Thessaloniki embankment. The sculpture of Philip the Second was set in Thessaloniki at the end of the XX century. This was the way to perpetuate a great ruler . The statue is made of bronze and represents a ruler dressed in battle armour. A hoplite helmet in his arms is an essential attribute of an ancient Greek heavily armed foot warrior.

The National Theater of Northern Greece is currently the largest theater and cultural organization in Greece. It has two open-air theaters, in addition to organizing Greek and international tours, and it has been operating as an active cultural organization since 1961. The theater annually presents a program that combines internal production and co-production .

The Trigonion Tower is the Byzantine city wall's most famous tower. It is part of Thessaloniki's UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built to reinforce an artillery tower after the Turkish occupation began in 1430. The tower's location was strategically important as this portion of the wall when Thessaloniki faced heavy attacks. The tower is 22 meters tall and 24 metersin diameter.

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 along with 14 other Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki because of its Byzantine architecture and importance of Thessaloniki during early and medieval Christianity.

The church of Ypapanti is situated at the centre of the city, in close proximity to Kamara and opposite the church of Panagia Dexia. In the beginning of the 16th century the church was the metochi of the Monastery of Angia Anastasia in Chalkidiki, as testified by an inscription of 1841. that it was known as the monastery of Mr. The monastery was destroyed in the year 1531. Then, it was renovated by Theonas, abbot of the mona. In 1841 the church was repaired extensively.

Thessaloniki Zoo. It is a beautiful zoo and attraction for families with young children . The park is located in the forest of the suburbs of Thessaloniki and you will have the opportunity to see birds, mammals, deer, goats, squirrels, wild sheep, rabbits, peacocks, bears and other amazing animals.