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The historic centre is the best starting point: it concentrates most of the city's monuments — Roman and Byzantine.

The Rotunda, the Arch, Agios Dimitrios, Hagia Sophia and the Ancient Agora combine with Aristotelous Square and the Modiano/Kapani markets: all on foot, in a single walk.

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The Rotunda with its Ottoman minaret at sunset, the Thermaic Gulf beyond★
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Rotunda (St George)

An imposing 4th-century Roman rotunda, a UNESCO monument with early-Christian mosaics.

The Arch of Galerius, the "Kamara", on Egnatia Street at dusk, with its 4th-century reliefs★
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Arch of Galerius (Kamara)

A 4th-century Roman triumphal arch and the city's classic central meeting point.

The Church of Saint Demetrios lit at dusk, the largest church in Thessaloniki★
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Church of Saint Demetrios

The city's largest church, dedicated to its patron saint — a UNESCO monument.

Aristotelous Square at dusk, opening toward the Thermaic Gulf★
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Aristotelous Square

The city's emblematic square, opening onto the sea.

The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki
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Roman Forum (Ancient Agora)

The Roman administrative heart of the ancient city, with an odeon and an on-site museum.

Hagia Sophia of Thessaloniki at night, with its 8th-century Byzantine dome
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Hagia Sophia

An 8th-century Byzantine church with important mosaics — a UNESCO monument.

Panagia Chalkeon, the all-brick Byzantine church of 1028, lit at night
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Church of Panagia Chalkeon

A brick-built Byzantine church from 1028 — a UNESCO monument near the market.

The Acheiropoietos, a 5th-century early-Christian basilica on Agias Sofias Street
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Church of the Acheiropoietos

A 5th-century early-Christian basilica — among the oldest UNESCO monuments.