Church of the Acheiropoietos
A 5th-century early-Christian basilica — among the oldest UNESCO monuments.
About
The Acheiropoietos is one of the oldest churches in Thessaloniki — a living journey to the origins of the Christian church building.
History & architecture
It is a three-aisled early-Christian basilica of the 5th century, built almost on top of Roman baths. It is among the oldest surviving Christian monuments in the city, in good condition.
What you'll see
Imposing colonnades with marble capitals and surviving mosaics on the arches, with plant and geometric motifs.
UNESCO
One of the UNESCO World Heritage monuments, in the centre near Hagia Sophia.
Updated: 10 September 2026
Where to eat nearby
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Where to stay nearby
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